hi,

I have these STABILicers and they make a HUGE difference.  I feel very  
safe,(isn't that amazing!), walking on slippery, icy walkways, even  
brick ones.

Since they are a bit hard to get on and off, I just leave them on a  
spare pair of shoes and change shoes when I enter a building.  That  
way I don't have to remove the "treads" each time.

You can find them at sporting goods stores and large retail stores.

katherine

On Nov 10, 2009, at 11:46 AM, rayilynlee wrote:

> Rayilyn Brown
> Director AZNPF
> Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation
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> Subject: Healthy tip of the month from American Parkinson Disease  
> Association
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> Are you fearful that bad winter weather will keep you trapped inside  
> this season?
>
> If so, this healthy tip of the month, contributed by Maureen  
> Chamberlain of New Hampshire, is a must-read!
> As a New Englander, I love to be outside during the winter months.  
> However, last winter was particularly difficult with all of the ice,  
> and my balance and stability are not the best because of Parkinson's  
> disease.
>
> My husband bought me a gift, a set of STABILicers Lite [sort of like  
> cleats for ice and snow]. They come in a pair and fit over the  
> bottom of your shoes or boots.
>
> The first time you try putting them over your shoes, it seems that  
> they won't stretch enough to fit, but they do. They work the same  
> way a set of chains work on tires. Put the STABILicers on the boots  
> first and then put your boots on. It's amazing how they grip the ice  
> and help prevent falls.
> They allow you to walk the dog, take a stroll outside or be more  
> adventurous. Remember to take them off when you enter the house --  
> they may tear your carpets or scratch your hardwood floors and can  
> be slippery on tile.
> Good luck winter walking!
> A very special thanks to Maureen Chamberlain for sharing this  
> healthy Parkinson's tip and for sharing a photo from her recent trip  
> to visit Santa at the North Pole!
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