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Huntsville, AL
March 2, 2024
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Members responded with overwhelming solidarity to a question about staggering while walking, with nearly everyone sharing that they experience... Read more

Members responded with overwhelming solidarity to a question about staggering while walking, with nearly everyone sharing that they experience this too and often feel like they look drunk in public. Several members shared helpful tools and strategies including canes, rollators, trekking poles, walking sticks, physical therapy, Rock Steady Boxing, chair yoga, heel-to-toe stepping, arm swinging, and widening their stance. A recurring theme was the importance of keeping moving, using whatever support helps, and not giving up, with many members finding humor and community comfort in knowing they are not alone.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I ordered the this maybe it'll help explain when people walk by

March 2, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes. When I do I think of the t-shirt that says "I'm not drunk, I have Parkinson's"

March 2, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Stagaring or shuffling is not a bad thing. To give up and stop moving is wrong. Keep moving

March 3, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Harry you are a genius! It's so blatantly obvious now you've pointed it out. If I wear 2 pairs of Sketcher slip on's as you so clearly advocate, it strikes me that I may be able to fulfil a life long dream and become a little taller in the process !😁 thanks !😁😁😁

November 27, 2024 (edited)
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have learned to take things off my plate and distribute them so I only have what I call one or two big things to accomplish each day. Giving myself time to rest and relax as needed. Stress is the enemy so I try to not put any undo stress upon myself. If I get more accomplished that’s great and I usually feel really good about that.
Good luck my friend

March 10, 2024 (edited)

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