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My husband has mobility issues
Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Jan 30 3:31pm | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
Adding to my question above regarding mobility, what about general weakness? My husband used to love playing golf, but now he is frustrated because his weakness prevents him from ever having a good game. This may seem like a small issue as he is still able to drive and get out of the house, however, he also struggles with basic tasks like opening a package or water battle-no strength. He does go to a gym and do some weight machines, but he claims nothing will ever help him regain his strength due to Parkinson’s.
Can anyone offer advice or opinions? Is he correct?
Cindy
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I know the frustrations. I can't open a water bottle so my wife does. I can't do lots of things. I try to concentrate on what I CAN do and quit looking at who I was and concentrate on who I am. I am 78 years old and I can walk so I do. I watch my diet. I study things that interest me and I walk again. Getting old is not fun. Getting old with PD is less fun. NOT DEAD YET. Be greatful to be alive. Its tough being old with PD - do you have another choice? Watch the movies you never had a chance to watch when busy. Do it while walking on a treadmill. I know I am mean and unsympathetic. Just enjoy what you have because you will still have it happy or sad. Be happy.
My spouse and I used to go to the local YMCA. They had a Parkinsons program. We went three times a week. It helped us both. I tagged him. In other words I made sure the weights were right and helped him count or if I noticed a problem we would always do the workout together. I did it as a caregiver. Our insurance helped and I was free. He was evaluated first for his abilities prior. This was before the pandemic. He cannot do those things as he has no stamina. Using his hands for fine motor thing's is a problem now. He has had to stop lots of little things this past year due to progression of his Parkinsons and other illnesses. This has not helped his moral . I ordered some weights that are coming today. I have started working with him on a chair with exercises. He has done well with showing him..not so much in remembering. But I am sure he will at least have movement. Standing is hard and I feel he will need his walker more and more. I hope that helps. Hugs to you both.
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Hi Cindy,
My husband is experiencing all the same issues and we would certainly be thankful for any information that would be helpful for these issues. My husband was doing Rock Steady Boxing and a Theracycle daily which was very helpful until he had Botox on his bladder and ended up with a catheter for 6 weeks and is just now starting back up with the Theracycle and hopefully RSB soon. ANY helpful suggestions would be appreciated for both of us I am sure.
Barb