Vera Shury
One of the problems with Parkinson’s is that the early symptoms appear like aging and are often ignored. Early diagnosis can help with earlier lifestyle adjustments and help delay the progression. SaddleBrooke group meets Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in HOA 1 Craft Center 3.
The early signs as presented by the Parkinson’s Foundation are tremor of limbs, small handwriting, loss of smell, trouble sleeping, trouble moving or walking, constipation, low voice, masked face, dizziness or fainting, stooping or hunching over.
Below is the link for further investigation:
http://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/10-early-warning-signs
What to do to?
The World Parkinson’s Program (WPP) has selected John M. Baumann as board member and chair of the Patient Mentorship Program. John was a corporate attorney for 22 years, is an author and motivational speaker and most importantly a Parkinson’s Peer since 2002.
He recommends Embracing Adversity (Parkinson’s) and his seven point Success Skills:
1. Find a support group and the best Movement Disorder Specialist in your area.
2. As best as possible for you: Put aside your denial, anger, shock, bewilderment etc., to stay functional so you can rationally do the other points.
3. If you are still working, find a good employment attorney (knowledgeable with ADA, FMLA etc.) to help you decide when, how to inform your employer.
4. Before telling your family, ask for advice from a support group.
5. Schedule an appointment with your financial advisor.
6. Assemble a PLAN with specific action steps: healthier diet, increased exercise, Parkinson’s certified specific trainer; not just some prior clients.
7. Find the inner strength to stay positive.
John Baumann can be reached at 502-262-3300.
Critical Path Institute was instrumental in providing the WPP information; it is a Tucson-based organization to help speed research and improve disease outcomes https://c-path.org/