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Patty Stratton replied to the topic Personality Changes in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 1 year, 1 month ago
All are correct. We work as a team. For 21 years I have been to every appointment, therapy, exercise group so that we remain on the same page. As time goes on it becomes more difficult and sometimes the frustration does get “shared” in a not so nice way. I admit that I too have shown my frustration a few times–I’m not proud of it…but it is a…[Read more]
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Patty Stratton replied to the topic Do you see a Speech Pathologist? in the forum Parkinson's Disease alternative treatments 1 year, 1 month ago
My husband has done a couple of different programs such as Big and Loud, and The Voice Project. It does help, however one must continue to complete the exercises they teach you in order to have continual improvement. I think it’s important because communication is key. In The Voice Project they also work on cognitive exercises (games) that are…[Read more]
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Patty Stratton replied to the topic Do you find canes or walkers to be helpful? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 year, 6 months ago
My husband was diagnosed in 2000. Initially he used nothing, but later on used a cane for many years. When that was not sufficient (due to freezing, and lack of balance) he used a rollator or standard walker you can buy at a medical supply store or even online. As time goes on he has needed more support, yet didn’t want to rely on an el…[Read more]
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Patty Stratton posted a new activity comment 1 year, 7 months ago
I was specifically interested in service dogs for PD. I had done some research several years ago and it seemed that many programs had shut down (perhaps the job of being the sturdy one hurt the dogs?)
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Patty Stratton became a registered member 2 years, 8 months ago
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hi patty
Welcome to the forum! I am one of the moderators, diagnosed in 2015 at age 61. If there is anything specific you would like to see discussed on the forum, feel free to post a new topic in any of our forums or jump in on an existing topic:– Patty Stratton (@pattystratton21gmail-com) August 26, 2019
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I was specifically interested in service dogs for PD. I had done some research several years ago and it seemed that many programs had shut down (perhaps the job of being the sturdy one hurt the dogs?)
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hi pATTY, I NO LONGER MANAGe the forums. you can pose a question in one of the forums to see if anyone responds
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hi pATTY, I NO LONGER MANAGe the forums. you can pose a question in one of the forums to see if anyone responds