Bari

James, the heel to buns stretch is a great one!

John, I’ve never tried a topical magnesium cream, but I have found that taking calcium/magnesium supplements is helpful for preventing muscle spasms – especially in the legs. And thank you for mentioning it, as I ran out of them months ago and by now had forgotten that they were part of my daily…[Read more]

I was Dx’s with Parkinson’s 20+ yrs ago at age 49. I am now 70. It’s possible I could live for at least another  5+ yrs. Looking at the line of my PD continuum, I’d say that freezing and failure to initiate movement began interfering with my life about 13 years into the disease. It seemed to come on all of a sudden, and I took several signifant…[Read more]

Lol! Yes, getting a good night’s sleep is THAT ridiculous, isn’t it? I’m printing this out for my husband to read.

Ummm, David Blacker … was your message to “Bart” referring to me, Bari. Just wanted to let you know that I’m a “she,” not a “he.” (tee-hee)

Wow! All these responses have generated a lot of info.  Judi, I wish you the best of luck with your new bed. Let us know how it works out for you.  Jean, thanks for your honest input. I did read thru most of the Thevocalm info (War & Peace) and I noticed that the bed for Dementia has firm edge support, but not the PD model (?) I think I’m l…[Read more]

Thank you!

What I’m envisioning is something like a table runner – would that be correct? Working in thirds, the two ends of the runner are made of a slip-resistant fabric, while the middle third section is a satin-y fabric to make turning easier. And then you lay it crosswise on top of your bottom sheet – right where the hips and tush touch the mattress. Is…[Read more]

Ann,  I’m eager to hear more about this new mattress of yours. I hope you’ve found a winner and will be able to share your opinions about it with us, as well as the name of the manufacturer. (Maybe our moderator will step in and clarify).

This sounds like it could be a good solution, Karla. Thanks. I’ll check it out.

I grew up on the Jersey Shore. My husband and I recently moved a bit further inland to a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Freehold, NJ. My profile cover says it all! Life is good.

Tom, I confirm what you’ve said to be true, too. However, poly/satin, which FEELS so slinky and lets you slide into turns, doesn’t breathe, and I wake up drenched. In addition, 100% silk bed linens are expensive and require special care. So I’ve upscaled my all-cotton sheets to higher-count sateens. It’s the best I can do. The same thing can…[Read more]

” PD is an autoimmune disease.”  Has this been proven to be true, Bill? I thought it was still in the theory stage. I’m interested to know the current status.

YES. YES. YES.

Episodes of freezing can be terrifying. Walking across a threshold, through a door frame, or between large objects (ie; furniture) are common triggers. Some people (not me, unfortunately) use pocket lasers and direct the line of light to a point beyond the obstacle. Focusing on the line or endpoint distracts the brain from focusing on the nearer…[Read more]