I will be 70 this year and I live alone; I have had PD for nine years - forced to retire 2 yrs ago. I want to stay in my home as long as possible; I will contract for services as needed. At this...
I was recently told by my neurologist that my body has an A-Typical response to PD medications. I am 74 and I have had PD for 12 years. I suffer from dyskinesia, freezing, tremors, weakness on the...
Email me at [email protected] and I'll give you the name of an awesome LLMD. I recently attended a presentation by a Naturopathic physician and I'll get in touch with her and suggest she log onto...
Lizzy, not long; informative. Thank you. At our meeting Tuesday our co-facilitator is introducing her thoughts on implementing a Hospitality Committee. Will let you know how it is received.MMCC-PA...
Lizzy, hello! I have done my homework on the four organizations. I did find the handout you referenced. Can I ask you some specific questions re your support group? How many members? We have 71 (pts...
Howellja, diagnosed in 2006, I've often wondered how my body would respond if I stopped taking my PD meds early on. I know if I'm late in taking a dose, I get very rigid and my body gets all twisted,...
I now know more about the various PD organizations, thanks to you. I've made some calls, got interrupted and need to pick up on this again. Should be a quiet week to catch up on reading and open...
Good morning Lizzy. I have two booklets from National but not the one you referenced. I couldn't find online; I'll call Monday. Thank you for your continued help....
Lizzy, the meeting prep is done. I drafted a questionnaire for our membership to complete today and the first return stated a need for more discussion of challenges, frustrations, fears and...
PatriotUSA - WOW you are fortunate to have a neurologist who agrees that your Parkinson's is a result of being infected by Lyme disease. First of all, to have a physician concur that you have Lyme...
Lizzy, I really appreciate the information you sent. I'm preparing for a support group mtg next week, I need to finish the last section of my taxes, and presently I'm heading out now to clear my...
I saw a bumper sticker once that said Hospice: Making the Road Less Lonely (I think that was it!). I became a Hospice volunteer for 10 yrs. and along the way meet the nicest people -- fellow...
As a newly appointed co-facilitator of a support group I've been attending for several years, I would like to know what you find beneficial in your meetings. I'm looking for new, fresh ideas to make...