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My husband has mobility issues

Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (44)

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@jms920

My husband is 76 and was recently diagnosed. The neurologist thought he had Myasthenia Gravis first. It's definitely challenging.

We just bought a lifting recliner for my husband. It's a godsend.
He still drives and uses the handles inside our SUVto get in and out. So far he's ok getting in and out of bed. On good days he uses a cane, on bad days he uses a rollator and if were going somewhere with a lot of walking he uses a scooter.
Wishing you the best.

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Replies to "My husband is 76 and was recently diagnosed. The neurologist thought he had Myasthenia Gravis first...."

Hello @jms920 and welcome to the Parkinson's support group on Mayo Connect. Your post indicates that your husband's diagnosis has changed. Has he now been diagnosed with Parkinson's?

Has he been given a referral to physical therapy? If not, this would be a good plan for him. How are you doing with this extra task as a caregiver?