What is Parkinsons Disease

Parkinson's disease (paralysis agitans or PD) is a movement disorder often characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement (bradykinesi...

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Are there certain items any of you have found to help stay independent longer or safer longer? I am asking because of my fear that my significant other could possibly fall and of course to make life more easy for him. Thanks.
Posted on 05/15/08, 11:05 am
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Reply #1 - 05/16/08  8:31am
" FOR MYSELF I DON'T FEEL SECURE WITH A CANE. THERE IS ONE THAT HAS THREE SMALL FEET TO GIVE MORE SUPPORT. THAT IS GOOD IN THE HOME. OUTSIDE A WALKER IS BEST. "
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Reply #2 - 05/16/08  6:25pm
" I agree, a walker is th e best thing to have, inside or out.

God Bless,
Lee "
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