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Jo Elmblad replied to the topic Celebrities with PD in the forum Parkinson’s Disease Awareness and Advocacy 1 year, 8 months ago
Reading about celebrities having PD is encouraging to me as I think it helps bring attention to Parkinson’s. The more everyone knows about it, the better off we all are……and the more attention it gets, the more likely we’re going to have donations and research interest in finding a cure. Additionally, it’s always interesting to hear how o…[Read more]
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Jo Elmblad replied to the topic Were you an athlete before diagnosis? in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 2 years, 7 months ago
Classification as an “athlete” might be too optimistic, but I was consistently active before Parkinson’s diagnosis and I believe that has really helped me continue to be able to do most of the things I used to do. I bowl, go to Jazzercise class 3 times a week, walk, and do a number of active things. Am able to physically do more than the typ…[Read more]
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Jo Elmblad replied to the topic Where do you live? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 years, 2 months ago
I live in Fern Park, Florida in a two story townhome. Fern Park is a community a little north of Orlando.
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Jo Elmblad replied to the topic What are you grateful for today? in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 3 years, 2 months ago
I am grateful for the continuing ability to do what I want to do physically, even tho I may have to do it a little slower. So far, balance and gait are not a problem for me. It makes such a difference to be able to move around at a decent speed and pace. I give credit to my Jazzercize classes for helping me stay stable and active.
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Jo Elmblad became a registered member 3 years, 6 months ago
Wow Jo! That’s great. I’d say anyone who takes that many classes and prioritizes exercise is an athlete! Give yourself some credit.