I wonder where my PD has gone
I was dx in 2011. I'm also a Vietnam veteran. I started volunteering at my VA after my dx. I spent the most time with the PD vets in the nh. Right now my VA took away my vol status because I spoke out against neglect. I have gotten little help from vet org or gov reps on this.
I walk 4 or so or miles, it helps me shoe away PD lol. I think having a life goal and my PD ignore button helps the most. Another thing I do is practice concentration. I think it helps retrain the brain lol. I take little meds. I'm 73 now doing more than when it began.
Hello, First of all, thank you John for your years of service as a Veteran! I'm sorry to hear about your lack of assistance with vet organizations. You sound like you are making great strides in keeping yourself healthy with walking and doing mind exercises! Good for you. Would it benefit to talk to your primary doctor to see if they are able to connect you with a veterans program? Blessings on your day.
Best regards, Suzanne Troy, Team member, ParkinsonsDisease.netAlso to add:
Here is a recent article from our editors that might give you further resources:
https://parkinsonsdisease.net/resources-health
Hope this helps.
Suzanne Troy,
Thank you for your comment, John. Your dedication to our country and as a volunteer and advocate for better treatment for the veterans is admirable. Continue to speak out! SPEAK OUT! Notify the newspapers, reporters, radio talk shows, etc. to interview you. Seek out pro-bono attorneys who would take your case. No person should be silenced for speaking out against neglect at the VA. Good luck! Marc, Moderator, ParkinsonsDisease.Net
Hi Marc
Thanks for your concern
I've tried most of your ideas but one man is not enough to stir action
I've written lots of letters to editors, calls to gov reps and vet groups
If your group knows someone in authority who can help these vets let me know
