[Mel]

My husband was diagnosed in 2014.  We have always been very active and believed in exercise as a way of life.  Therefore we are dedicated even more now. We belong to a small group of 70+ year olds who do a “crossfit” type of exercise designed for our age group twice a week. Our coach incorporates strength, balance, cardio etc.  My husband is the only PD person in the group.  He is also the oldest, having just turned 80.  We also take private duet Pilates lessons twice per week. I love exercising with him.  I reap the benefits as well! (I am 79) Pilates is fantastic for remaining flexibility.   We also walk about 2 miles/day on the other days.  We take Sundays off!  As for paying for these lessons we feel one cannot put a price on maintaining oneself.. Some people think nothing of having a Starbucks latte or spending $$$ on a meal in a restaurant in one go! So to answer the question, yes we believe  exercise has played a huge role in delaying the progression.