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What is the brand, Karla, and where did you buy them?

Not a pessimistic opinion at all, Fahkhiuddin – you’re talking about reality! Where I live there is a program called  Snow Angels, which pairs volunteers with elderly people and people with disabilities during the winter months. I think it’s a great idea, as professional snow removal services can often be prohibitively expensive.

I’m glad you have people to help you get around safely in the winter, Laura. 🙂

I met a woman at Parkinson’s class who had lost a daughter, I am reading about the woman who had problems after delivering her third child, I remember being doubled up on the floor in stomach pain, later diagnosed as IBS  and losing 40 pounds, after finding out my husband had been unfaithful after 30 years together.  How many of us have e…[Read more]

I’m 74 and have had PD related balance issues for the past couple of years. And I have fallen several times; fortunately no hospitalization was required. So, I try to focus on good posture and avoid the forward leaning stoop. When walking, I consciously try to keep a slow pace and make sure I put my heels down first. When I get out of sync, I stop…[Read more]

I didn’t have a very structured exercise program before the pandemic, but I’ve found a number of online options with programs that I can do at home with no special equipment. It’s not as socially stimulating as an in-person class would be but I can get to the class even in bad weather & never have to worry about whether my meds will be working or…[Read more]

I try to wear a flat book with traction rubber soles, to help with slipping. My husband shovels the snow,  if it snows when he’s at work I just stay inside. I don’t use cane or walker on the snow, I don’t think they would help me from going down if I slipped, a family member or friend will help me to the car, that’s the safest for me.

I would not advise snow clearing for elderly folks. One fall resulting in a hip fracture may be extremely dangerous depending upon your age and general fitness. Many places have free services for elderly or disabled people in N.Y. maybe yours does too. sorry for this pessimistic opinion.

I have special cleats that hook onto my boots for slippery days. They have been worth their weight, which isn’t much, in gold. I also use walking sticks quite often.

Sergie Brin co-founder of Google a gene mutation that increases his likelihood of contracting Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative disorder of the <b>central nervous system that can impair speech, movement and</b> other functions.