I found this article very helpful. The practice of keeping one hand free at all times is essential for me. I would add that carrying a purse can mess with my balance. Pockets all the way! Kathleen From: Cleveland Clinic <[log in to unmask]> Date: 17 October 2012 09:03 Subject: Here's something you should know from ClevelandClinic.org http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/parkinsons_disease/hic_parkinsons_disease_preventing_falls_and_maintaining_balance.aspx?utm_campaign=emailfriend&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ccf (If clicking doesn't work, simply cut and paste the link into your Web browser.) =================================== Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail Cleveland Clinic is ranked one of the top hospitals in America by U.S.News & World Report (2012). Visit us online at http://www.clevelandclinic.org for a complete listing of our services, staff and locations. Confidentiality Note: This message is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately and destroy the material in its entirety, whether electronic or hard copy. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn