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Living with Parkinson's Disease - Meet others & come say hi

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I go to silver sneakers three times a week and do the stuff that I can, and limit stuff that makes me dizzy.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 16 10:21am

@barryl
It sounds like you are doing as much physical activity as your heart condition allows. I also have heart problems as well as problems with vertigo, so I somewhat understand some of your limitations.

I would encourage you to do what you can. Have you been referred to Big and Loud? This is a physical therapy program specifically developed for those of us with PD. This helps both the physical problems and the speech problems. Here is a description of the program: https://www.lsvtglobal.com/LSVTBIG.

I would also encourage you to check out the Davis Phinney website. The Davis Phinney organization is devoted to research and education for PD patients. There are many helpful videos that deal with the symptoms of PD. Here is a link to its website, https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/.

Complex medical issues can make you feel overwhelmed. Education, support, and activity can help.

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