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How to support family member with Parkinsons

Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Oct 23 10:24am | Replies (10)

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My husband has had PD for over a decade. In addition to taking meds prescribed by your husband’s neurologist or movement disorder specialist, the main thing you will hear over and over again is exercise-keep the body moving.

I attend a PD support group that meets once a month for the partners only. At first I didn’t like it because other members spoke about things that hadn’t happened to my husband yet, but now I find it invaluable and actually look forward to being with these people. We share tips, experiences and it’s a safe place to vent where others understand. My group is through my local senior center. Maybe you can find one near you.

Best wishes,
Cindy

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@cmdw2600 Thank you so much. You have given me so many things I can work on. Yes, I have a tendency to ask if he needs help with things. I need to back off and let him do for himself. The OT he goes to is educated in Parkinsons. So, many of the exercises he does are related to how to over come movements.
You have helped me more than you will ever know. Thank you