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Houston, TX

My mother will decide she wants (for example) to go to the kitchen. She will very suddenly stand/rush without real thought of being careful. This impulsive quickness has caused many falls and near-falls.

December 1, 2019
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

That is the reason I had to quit my job as a teacher. Sometimes I would turnaround so fast, I was afraid I would knock a student over. I never did but it was scary just thinking about it. Bean

December 8, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

They tell me to take big steps and concentrate and say left right it will train your brain to follow your instructions instead of happy hazard walk and falling

December 1, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I'm bad about doing the Parkinson's shuffle I'll remind myself to walk heel to toe what helps

December 7, 2019

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