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Rayilyn Brown Director AZNPF Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation [log in to unmask] From: American Parkinson Disease Association Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:01 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Healthy tip of the month from American Parkinson Disease Association 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! Do you have a tip that you would like to share with us? Click the button below to share your healthy tip! Or, e-mail your tip to [log in to unmask], and be sure to let us know if you'd like us to use your name and/or tip on our Web site or in one of our healthy tip of the month e-mails. This healthy tip has been brought to you by the American Parkinson Disease Association. ***** Did you receive this e-mail from a friend? Would you like to receive e-mail updates like this from American Parkinson Disease Association on a regular basis? It's easy, just sign up here. © American Parkinson Disease Association, 2003-2009. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy 135 Parkinson Avenue | Staten Island, NY 10305 | Tel. (800) 223-2732 | www.apdaparkinson.org If you prefer not to receive APDA e-mail correspondence, please unsubscribe here. The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. was founded in 1961 to "Ease the Burden - Find the Cure" for Parkinson's disease. Headquartered in New York, the organization focuses its energies on research, patient support, education and raising public awareness of Parkinson's disease. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn