>I have a friend who was diagnosed with PD about three years ago. He is 55
>and has retired from the family business. He has tremor in his right hand
>and has a little difficulty walking. Right now he has no trouble driving or
>doing his own shopping. He lives by himself and really doesn't need a
>caregiver at this point. He doesn't have a computer and I've been trying to
>persuade him to get one and learn to use it now. I've spoken with his
>brother and one of his sisters about this and they agree that it would be a
>good for him to have one. We feel that eventually he might need it for
>communication and shopping, etc. He says he enjoys doing his own shopping
>and right now he can, but we all know how PD can be. So,what I am getting to
>is this--would anyone (everyone?) e-mail me and tell me how you use your
>computer and how important it is to you? I'd like to show him something
>besides just my opinion. Thanks for your help. Eleanor
Dear Eleanor-- you've had some posts that give good answers-- here's a
snippet from one on CARE that had nothing to do with your question:
Welcome to the group Martha. You will learn much in this group. And I know
you will contribute much to the group. I come here to vent, learn, talk,
cry, feel, and keep my world going.
While your friend is mobile and active is a good time for him to learn the
ropes, --to be "pro-active" and take the best possible care of himself. The
list can help with that. Also, if he has a CG, that person can benefit from
belonging to CARE. Tell him that knowledge is power!
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm
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also, on PDWebring at http://members.tripod.lycos.nl/genugten/flinterm.htm
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Caregivers of Parkinsonians ! "
