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My husband has mobility issues
Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Jan 30 3:31pm | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
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.
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I don't think you are mean. I call it being realistic and working with what you can do. Optimism is a great trait to have. Kudos to you!
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No, not mean at all! This is good advice. My husband and I do try to take one day at a time and focus on the positive, but I see his frustration and anxiousness about the future and as his partner in life I feel it too.
Thank for you advice and response.
Cindy