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Simmon Belka replied to the topic Do you struggle with sleep disturbances? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hi there! I’m sorry to hear about your dad’s struggle with sleep disturbances. I can relate to how challenging it can be to wake up feeling exhausted even with a consistent sleep schedule. A few years back, I too was having trouble sleeping. But I stumbled upon Sleep Underground and started reading the reviews of different sleep products. I…[Read more]
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Simmon Belka replied to the topic Do you struggle with sleep disturbances? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hi there! I’m sorry to hear about your dad’s struggle with sleep disturbances.
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Simmon Belka replied to the topic How do you dress for medical appointments? in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 1 month, 2 weeks ago
When it comes to med appointments, I think comfort is key. I usually go for something casual and easy to move around in, esp if I know I’ll be getting probed and prodded. Still, I can’t part with my suspenders from https://www.gentlemansguru.com/product-category/accessories/suspenders/. Some folks like to dress up, esp if they’re going to a deluxe…[Read more]
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Simmon Belka replied to the topic Sex and intimacy with Parkinsons? in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 1 month, 3 weeks ago
intersting
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Simmon Belka replied to the topic Moving House and Parkinson's in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 1 month, 3 weeks ago
My father was diagnosed with Parkinsonism several years ago and now lives in a nursing home.
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Simmon Belka replied to the topic Social media in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 2 months, 1 week ago
AFAIK, there are many groups on both Facebook and TikTok that are dedicated to supporting people with Parkinson’s disease and raising awareness about the condition. As long as the content created is respectful, and people are considerate when sharing information about Parkinson’s disease or any other health condition on social media, it can be a…[Read more]
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Simmon Belka replied to the topic What might be a good gift for a PWP? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 2 months, 3 weeks ago
It can be programmed to clean the house on a schedule, and it’s perfect for those who have limited mobility. My dad absolutely loves his robotic vacuum cleaner—it’s one of his favorite gifts ever! Another great option is a medical alert system. This can help give PWP and their families peace of mind in case of an emergency. It can be programmed t…[Read more]
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Simmon Belka replied to the topic What might be a good gift for a PWP? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 2 months, 3 weeks ago
One option I would recommend is a robotic vacuum cleaner.
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Simmon Belka replied to the topic Do you like to box? in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Additionally, boxing requires you to use both sides of your body and can help with muscle strength and endurance. For my dad, the routine he has been doing has been a lot of fun and has helped to improve his overall fitness and well-being. And all his passion for boxing started when he showed me a review of boxing gloves, and he said he wanted to…[Read more]
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Simmon Belka replied to the topic Do you like to box? in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Yes, I do like to box, and I think it can be very beneficial for Parkinson’s patients. Boxing helps to improve coordination and balance, which are two of the main issues affected by Parkinson’s Disease.
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