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North Grafton, MA

Whoever said that having a wheelchair actually opened up their world was absolutely right! We got the transport chair a few weeks ago and yesterday I was able to go to church for the first time in months. It was so wonderful seeing my friends in person and to worship God in His home. Since I sang who is the choir for my years, I sing along robustly with the congregation. I was so full of joy that I wanted to cry, and I did. It was very healing. If I didn't have the wheelchair, I would not have… read more

July 12
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Members rallied around a heartwarming wheelchair follow-up, celebrating how mobility aids like transport chairs and scooters have helped open... Read more

Members rallied around a heartwarming wheelchair follow-up, celebrating how mobility aids like transport chairs and scooters have helped open up daily life again. Several members shared their own experiences, including using wheelchairs for doctor visits to avoid exhaustion and one member ordering a scooter to regain independence with disc and joint disease. A recurring theme was gratitude, encouragement, and the reminder that embracing mobility aids leads to more freedom, not less.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I’ve just ordered a Scooter. Not as much for PD yet but for Degenerative Disc and Joint Disease. I’m hoping it opens up my life again…

July 13
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Susan Bailey I was hard headed about using the walker I thought it was a hassle to mess with it but it's saved many times from falling.on July 4th I didn't talk my walker I fell on my side on a brick sidewalk I was injured so use your walker

July 15
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Deborah P You asked a question Why do we add one other to a team? Well Deborah P by doing that we come together as a community answering one another's Questions sharing what knowledge we know to to the best of our ability.We get email from My Parkinson Team letting us know if there is someone on with a question to be answered on our team that would be all the people that you added to your team it is exciting all lovely people.why not give it a go Deborah P you can go wrong!!
Ps Hope this helps!!
Best Wishes
Therese Byrne ☘️ 🇮🇪

July 14
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes much better than the falls !

July 15
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you!

July 15

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