Lucy,
I have had PD for 12 years, but I don't have tremors. I do have
rigidity, slowness, and poor balance. I have had DBS two years ago. I think
for manual dexterity and PD, my advice would be not to frustrate yourself
trying a task until you feel your meds kick in. Otherwise, you try harder
and harder until you can't do it at all. I try to keep my mind active.
Read, watch the news, do puzzles, then take a deep breath........feel
relaxed.......now try it. It's easier to give advice than to take it.
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Paula from PA
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From: "Lucy Sargent" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 7:29 PM
Subject: Manual dexterity and PD
> Greetings from PDF
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> Ivan Suzman whom I'm sure that many of you already know, is the editor of
the PDF Mailbag, a regular feature in our quarterly magazine which aims to
provide useful tips to the Parkinson's community about daily living with PD.
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> We are currently working on the next issue and focusing on providing
practical tips on the subject of increasing manual dexterity. Can you share
your tips and thoughts with us for publication?
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> Here's some ideas of the sort of tips that we're looking for:
>
> - Signing checks and documents
> - Typing on keyboards/using the mouse
> - Using a pen/modifying writing instruments
> - Any other tips on keeping hands steady when doing daily tasks
>
> Thanks so much for your participation and sharing. Looking forward to
including your suggestions on the PDF Mailbag.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Ivan M.Suzman, Mailbag Editor and Lucy Sargent, PDF
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> Lucy Sargent
> Parkinson's Disease Foundation
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> New York, NY 10032
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