I work for an elderly who has Parkingson's. The advice was for her to walk every once in a while. However, she gets a bit negative at times, and claims she can't do it or she's too tired. She basically walks to her room and back or bathroom and back to her chair. Her daughter and other friend keep encouraging her to walk. How do I know if she's really tired or just being negative? Is there a certain way she walks that I can tell?
2006-08-17 06:40:50 · 2 answers · asked by blue_bee 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
With Parkinson's disease, the initiation of movements is most difficult and slow because of dyskinesia (shaking or stiffness). Once started it would be easier and faster. Explain to her that muscles must be exercise to increase circulation and more important to relieve muscles waste products. Best is to get her a walker with wheels so she can move easier!! She is not negative because as I said above, her brain does not allow her muscles to move easy. Be patient with her and "entertain" her with jokes!! Like President Reagan vetoed so many bills because he has head Parkinson's disease so when asked he always shook his head as in NO!!! he!he!
2006-08-17 06:51:55 · answer #1 · answered by Antoine a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father has Parkingson's. He quickly accepted it and still lives a good life. He's taking medications that greatly help him (sorry if you're reading this Mr. Cruise)
2006-08-17 06:48:42 · answer #2 · answered by Lyvy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋