Shaving troublesHello. I am an OT trying to assist a 70yo male with PD to be independent with shaving facial hair, despite moderate hand tremors. Any compensatory strategies or products that...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesAssistive DevicesCaregivers & Care Partners
Rhythmic-auditory stimulation Have any of you tried rhythmic-auditory stimulation before? If so, could you describe how it went? Were there any challenges associated with it?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersExerciseTreatment
Where do I begin???My brother, age 67, received an official diagnosis of Parkinson's disease last fall, although many of us had suspected it for quite some time. He has little confidence in the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesHealthcare TeamCaregivers & Care PartnersNewly Diagnosed
Care for my husbandHello All, l wrote quite awhile ago about my husband not wanting to go to specialist in Parkinson's. I finally found a doctor and we went in Sept 2019. He...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
Let's Talk Frankly: About Life with PD from a Caregiver or PWP's ViewpointLet's talk frankly about your inner feelings of being a PWP (Person with Parkinson's) or a caregiver's point of view. Let us talk freely. Let's help each other. How about...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersCopingTips & Advice
Emotional drainHello, I joined today because I feel quite lost and very guilty. My mom was diagnosed with PD 10 years ago. (she is 72 now) She also had 2 spinal...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
FeaturedCaregiver tipsFind ways to fall in love again with this different person who is now your husband. I opened old love letters sent from college during our dating years to remind...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersIntimacy & Relationships
Parkinson’s and ZincMy husband has Parkinson’s. He is in his 7th year. The freezing issues have continued to be a problem that meds haven’t been able to get under control. He contracted...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
There's much I don't understand about this!I'm so sorry to ask any of you about this. I am not my grandmother's caregiver nor am I even able to see her right now due to the distance...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
Leg painHi all, I am new to the group and looking for advise for my dad, who has had Parkinson’s for a few years now. Over the last month, he has...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersSymptoms