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...

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will dbs help with handwriting

hisknobs
hisknobs
My penmanship was never neat. Now it has deteriorated to the point That even when I think I am paying attention while taking important business orders Upon follow up I have mystery hieroglyphics. Any hope?
Zlata
Zlata
Sorry Alex it didn't help me ,but who knows we all react differently , maybe it will help. Just wait and see .
Haw do you feel now when is done . I hope all is well.
terrapinstation945
terrapinstation945
Peck out your orders on a small laptop maybe? with a small portable printer. In the school we use a new program that uses the camera on the computer to track your eyes and you can type and draw with your eyes......

hang tough
BT
terrapinstation945
terrapinstation945
Here you go hisknobs...............This is worth a try for me i think....its $6.95...looks like i can make one out of wood.


http://www.colonialmedical.com/steady-write-sta-pen-P-6993.html&ref=shopping.google.com

Steady Write Sta-Pen



Designed to help improve the handwriting of people with arthritis, Parkinson's or other hand limitations. Triangular base balances and guides the hand as you write to smooth out shaky penmanship. Black ink.


Features
Unique writing instrument for right or left handed use.
Perfect for those with limited hand movement.
Helps improve handwriting by balancing and guiding the hand.


Heres another one

Sammons Preston Steady Write Pen

http://www.devinemedical.com/Steady-Write-Pen-p/4096.htm?gclid=CIiQu_Hu6MkCFdBefgodTs4P0Q&zmam=36263310&zmas=1&zmac=1&zmap=4096
terrapinstation945
terrapinstation945
aha! I took a wood clothespin and clamped a Ticonderoga cedar (hexagonal) pencil near the writing end and it works fairly good actually. i cant write a book with it but maybe taking orders wouldnt be bad.


BT