| Many people think that the world has come to an end | | | | could be a problem. Railings were installed on both |
| when they contact a disease. With the right attitude | | | | sides wherever there were any steps even two step |
| one can move mountains. | | | | stairs. I stopped going up on ladders and only go up 2 |
| PARKINSON'S DISEASE IS NOT A DISASTER | | | | steps on a six foot high step ladder. |
| Parkinson's is not the end of the world, but it enables | | | | WALKING PRECAUTIONS |
| us to take action to make life a little more normal. | | | | Whenever I am on uneven ground or rough sidewalks I |
| When I found out I had Parkinson, I did not think how it | | | | walk slowly and watch where each step is going and |
| would limit me, but, what do I have to do to have a | | | | avoid tripping or losing my balance. This is important |
| normal life. Again I emphasize attitude is the key in living | | | | especially when you have a tendency to shuffle your |
| with disabilities. | | | | feet and could trip if there is an area that is a little |
| LIVING WITH BALANCE PROBLEMS | | | | higher to catch your foot. |
| I analyzed the problems with balance,and I came to the | | | | COPING WITH SLOW MOTION |
| conclusion that I had to be very observant to see | | | | You just need to have patience with slow motion. You |
| potential problem areas. For example being sure that | | | | must realize that you cannot run and that you cannot |
| there was always a railing on both sides of stairs. In | | | | hurry. Its when you hurry that you can fall or hurt |
| addition I always hold on to one railing and always I am | | | | yourself, but as long as you are relaxed and calm then |
| sure that I have an area to touch to get my balance if I | | | | nothing will happen to you. |
| should loose it. Also I walk looking more down more | | | | Being cautious has helped me to live a much more |
| rather than ahead. | | | | normal life and I recommend that you do it also. Its not |
| CHANGES IN HOME | | | | difficult once you get into the habit of doing things. |
| I carefully checked out our house to see where there | | | | |