My Brother Tom

My brother, Tom Dwyer, turns 54 years old this November. He is profoundly retarded, autistic, and bi-polar. He has physical problems, including early stages of Parkinson’s disease and a loss of vision through a detached retina and cataracts. Tom tends to swallow his food without chewing, so all of his food must be ground or pureed so he won’t choke on it. He doesn’t speak, and cannot brush his teeth or go to the toilet by himself. Tom requires one-on-one care 24/7.

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