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@gina5009

I am 92 and still pretty active although I do limit my "outings" with my son. When I was your age, I did Aqua Areobics 5 times a week. I loved being in the water, and that is how I started my day. The water increases the resistance to about equal to lifting a 5 lb weight and it is up to you how hard you want to work. You come out of the water feeling very refreshed and ready for the day. You might give this a try.
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Have you been living with Parkinson's? If so, for how long? I'm 58 and just diagnosed last year. DEvastated and terrified.

Hello @gina5009

I agree with the suggestion of water exercise. It can be very refreshing and often does not result in joint pain the way that exercise-on-land does. I had to give it up due to skin irritation from the chemicals used in the pool water, but I do miss it.

Water exercise classes (or walking in water on your own) are usually available at senior centers (that offer pools) or at other exercise clubs, like the Y.

@Idied2x Have you tried water exercise?