Since your friend has only recently been diagnosed and his symptoms not that
severe (yet), he may still be in denial and see a computer as something only
needed by domeone with worse symptoms.
He should also consider the learning factor. There hundreds of PWP out there
and some of them will have experience with whatever situation he is or will
face.
I regard this list as "instant experience" with Parkinson's
In the two months I've learned:
- how to take my medication for maximum benefit
- about some foods that interact with the meds
- about "sleep attacks", which my neuro was just becoming aware of
- about depression
- about the research thst's going on.
But most of all what struck me is/are the support and comfort that a group
like this can provide.
It is good to know that you're not alone
Eleanor Noone wrote:
>
> 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
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