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My husband has mobility issues
My husband (age 72) was diagnosed with Parkinson’s about 6 years ago. I feel his progression is slow even though he would say otherwise. He is still driving and playing golf-although poorly. He does go to the gym, but he is weak and feels that he cannot improve in this area. He is of a healthy weight, maybe a bit too thin, and we have a healthy diet. He currently takes Sinemet, and a drug that is not as well known called Gocoveri. This drug seems to control what he referred to as “bobble head”. His hand tremors are pretty well controlled with the Sinemet.
My question is this: does anyone have tips for getting out of bed, getting off the sofa, getting out of the car? I’d like him to get some kind of physical therapy for these situations but am not certain how to proceed. He does not use a walker, cane or Nordic sticks.
Anything that has worked for anyone out there?
Thank you! Cindy
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I just bought the bed rail for my husband. So far, so good. It helps him sit up and lean back more easily. He hurt his back in a fall a couple of months ago, so that just adds to the fun. 🙄
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7 ReactionsThanks for this information. I think the Dawson bed stick might solve our problem. I have been straining my back muscles, as the caregiver, pulling my husband out of bed. I’m an Australian living in Maine.
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3 ReactionsThank you for your positive post,much appreciated. I am 76 years old & have a relationship with Jesus Christ and this is what helps to keep me fighting & NOT giving up.
I go for walks & do exercises that I found on youtube. It is very important to stay positive
& enjoy the time that we have left on this earth knowing that someday it all ends & we will be in a better place lf we have a relationship with Jesus. Take care my friend & keep on keeping on. God Bless You!!
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3 ReactionsMy spouse is going for speech therapy next week. If I am able to observe I will share. He also has PT as well. Hopefully all goes well for him.
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3 ReactionsHello @sillyblone,
I'm pleased to hear that your husband will begin speech therapy next week. That can be tremendously helpful. I look forward to hearing about his experience. If you request to be in the room, that should be no problem. It is important for you to observe the process so that you can follow up with the speech exercises at home.
One of the most helpful exercises that I still practice is reading out loud, which includes pausing at punctuation and breathing at appropriate times.
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5 ReactionsI am all for helping him or practicing it. I am not sure how receptive he will be. My son was a premie. As he aged he could not articulate at all. I worked with him for 9 years. He talks normally and he was able to get in front of others and speak. They called it "Piggy exercises". The school system tried to say he was low functioning. I knew different. Yes, he had trouble communicating. I was not going to let them lable my child regardless of what they thought. He and I will always remember these times with love and understanding " Don't give up".💞
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7 ReactionsI bought, on Amazon, a support brace/railing that fits under the mattress. He can use this to help get out of bed. The width is 18”.
There are great lift recliners at Lazy Boy. Very fashionable.
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