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Hi Team, Is Your Handwriting Small And Cramped (micrographic)?
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Changes in legibility of handwriting has been associated with PD according to an article made available by the Parkinson's Foundation. See the website for the entire article
Neuroscientists report that handwriting therapies can improve legibility, though people may not be able to write faster. These therapies may also improve overall neuron connectivity and function in the brain, leading to benefits in other motor functions. Many people with Parkinson’s are able to retain their writing skills… read more

posted October 29, 2023
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

This sounds helpful. I was laughing as i tried writing in the air. If i didn't write big enough i had the same problem as writing small on paper being scibbly and spastic but real big i could do it.
Thanks for ideas.

posted October 29, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

👋 Maria,

I enjoyed your comment on micrographia.

One thing that I have on my story page is that writing with a tablet is so easy. This is because it uses the gross motor skills of the wrist and elbow, rather than the fine motor skills so many of us have lost.

BTW my neurologist has prescribed OT ( occupational therapy) in the near future for work with my hands.

Love, Jeri

posted November 1, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Mine is so small I can't even read it😫

posted November 3, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Oooorah

posted October 30, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I believe this exercise, when done routinely, helps. But at the very least and as some of you have already found, it can be funny and the reason to laugh today while helping yourself. So there who said PD can't be funny?!
Maria

posted October 30, 2023

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