How to Help Someone With Parkinson's Disease Thrive

felix

6 months ago

to the lady whose huband is talking about sex clubs.i say honey i would give any thing if ken wanted to go to strip clubs lol or any where and get out and give me an hr to myself .... thanks doveeyes

felix

6 months ago

my husband ken has parkersons for 10 yrs ..he broke his foot 3 yrs ago then his hip 2 yrs ago ...he barly walk with a walker .. he doesn't want to do any thing ...he complains all the time .. depressed wanting to die ..he is 77 and me 75 . we have only been married 4 1/2 yrs . his moods changes . nice one day and honory the next ...i wait on him like a baby .. then he will turn around and tells .. i do not do any fhing for him .... hurts my feelings a lot ..any help for me any one ..

Anniegirl1

6 months ago

My brother who is 62 was diagnosed with Parkinsons two years ago and this article helps me to understand what he is experiencing and also what things I can do to help with his movement.

Emily M.

6 months ago

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Waveney

6 months ago

We have found excercise absolutely vital - my husband finds a short leisurely walk outside - just 5 mins, before he goes to bed greatly improves his night. its been striking how easy he finds it to walk outside, how difficult inside. I also really notice how much having stimulating visitors helps - a good argument with good friends - really makes everything move much better! Trouble is, this tends to make having a few drinks come into the equation - and would be interested to know how alcohol is deemed to affect Parkinsons. I feel it doesnt help at all - but my husband really feels a glass of whisky soda, and a glass or two of wine every evening are vital to his wellbeing! - who is right?

Emily M.

6 months ago

Hello anonymous, Thank you very much for your comment. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you'd like, you can post your questions in our Ask & Answer section, here: ( http://www.caring.com/ask ). I hope that helps. Take care -- Emily | Community Manager

daryl d

6 months ago

My husband has parkinson and I was wondering if the medicine he takes can change his personality. I think he has also developed an sexual addiction. I found he is spending alot of time at the local strip clubs. Can you help me?

AnneBurnell

10 months ago

This is the great news we need to share more often! Thanks! Anne Burnell Stronger Seniors

quince

12 months ago

There is a therapy called "Big and loud" It basically wants the patient to think about excessive motions in every thing they do. Speech is included, enabling the patient to talk louder. My wife was in a wheel chair for about a year. We had a OT, PT and a speech therapist come to the home , each two times per week for about eight to ten weeks. The result was that she is now walking around the house with a "U Step" walker. Speech has improved. She also "almost " gets out of bed by herself each day. Continued exercise is important!. It has improved her life and mine as well.

It helps me to understand better this disease and to learn how I can help my mother who suffers it.

Philly Liz

over 1 year ago

Very helpful and motivating.

I read an article about your Parkinson's Exercise class. I wanted to share our new project which is an educational, movement and exercise guide for PD. There is more information about this on the website (www.parkinsonsmoveit.com) . The project was sponsored in part by NPF. A percentage of proceeds from this project goes to NPF and Hawaii Parkinsons Association. Feel free to contact me regarding any questions that you may have. Mahalo, -- Kevin Lockette PT www.ohanapacificrehab.com Kailua Clinic 808 262-1118 Honolulu Clinic 808 593- 2610 Cell Phone 808 228-0340

Great article! I am a physical therapist and we just completed a DVD project on movement techniques and exercise that features Wally "Famous" Amos as the narrator. A portion of proceeds to National Parkinson Foundation. For more information: www.parkinsonsmoveit.com