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Aunt's hearing aides no longer help and she does not want to spend the money to get new ones. I am frequently raising my voice so she can hear me and then she complains that I yell at her. I know I get frustrated some times and do not want her to feel bad...
I tell them in a softer voice to get hearing aids and then show them mine!
Just check you over balance strength eyes and walking and standing
Would cancer patients be as accepting as we are today?
Just me moaning Frank, best to ignore me when I get like this...😀
My mother is often dizzy or unsteady. She has thankfully only fallen once. PT helped her some. The physical therapists showed her exercises to improve her balance. She is learning to stop and wait a… read more
If info about brain donation upsets you, please close this communication
The following info was extracted from a research paper published by The Parkinson's Foundation;.
There is a great shortage of brain tissue for studying neurodegenerative disorders such as PD and is needed for research including treatment and medication that can lead to better outcomes.
Where do you start
- It is never easy to decide to donate organs from you or a loved one but the sooner you talk to your family about… read more
I agree Greg. Don't forget the emotions and conflict mixed in to the thinking and decisions. That is why I wanted to set everything up while my brain is kinda working and not pile it on with all of… read more
@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member - what a beautiful and well thought out answer.
what is the rate of sucess for this surgey
Don,t think about it anymore, just do it.
Based upon the MJFF 360 document, You might be interested to know that the presentation of a resting tremor, rigidity and/or bradykinesia on one side of the body are the most common symptoms that gets health professionals thinking about a diagnosis of PD.
Is this true for you?
Until the biomarker being researched now, a PD diagnosis is based on the person's medical history and physical exam. The exam is done primarily to rule out other conditions that can look like PD. A DaTscan can't… read more
Hi Jane, I had to retire sooner than I planned because the brain fog I was experiencing became noticeable to those around me and being in health care, I couldn't put patients at risk. Life has worked… read more
Nope, nobody
I can’t motivate myself to do the things I should be doing! I am not interested in luch, feel left out and out of touch! My husband is becoming depressed and angry. Its really a tough situation!
I have taken antidepressants for years, bt I have a lot of great friends who really understand me and it helps to talk to them, they get me, my husband? Not so much, at least my friends "hear" me… read more
