Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder often characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement, and in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement. The primary symptoms of Parkinsons are due to excessive muscle contraction, normally caused by the insufficient formation and action of dopamine, which is produced in the dopaminergic neurons of the...
Since my husband developed PD he has lost strength in doing even small jobs around the house.. It takes him twice as long and it's twice as difficult as before. I help him whenever he does a job around the house.
We were putting up towel bars and they can be a pain and a half even for normal people. It is so hard to get them level, so I guess he shouldn't be discouraged about that. However, using a screwdriver is getting more difficult. We misplaced the magnetic screwdriver since we moved, so I guess we should get another one, or find it soon.
Do you have any tips for handling tools?
We were putting up towel bars and they can be a pain and a half even for normal people. It is so hard to get them level, so I guess he shouldn't be discouraged about that. However, using a screwdriver is getting more difficult. We misplaced the magnetic screwdriver since we moved, so I guess we should get another one, or find it soon.
Do you have any tips for handling tools?
The garden takes 5 to 10 times as long to do now, but I get there in the end. It's very important not to overdo things and keep a close check on your energy levels, I get it wrong from time to time and I'm layed out for a couple of days afterwards.
There are some special wide handled tools available for those who have grip problems, even aids for getting dressed and for fastening buttons etc..
I wish you well.... Dirk !!;O))
He doesn't have as much lawn to cut since to moved to town and now he can cut the grass by walking the mower, so he's getting exercise that way. Yesterday he walked up town to get the mail and that was a 30 minutes walk so that was good for him.
He's okay getting dressed but sometimes small button are more difficult, so I help him occasionally.
Thanks,
Lynnie