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The biggest problem for Parkinson's sufferers is not the disease but the lack of muscle. This is a bigger handicap. We tend to go to places that have wheel chairs available (most large malls and similar places) or using paddle boats or carrige rides (canoes and horse back riding is difficult due to both balance (falling) and physical strength/agility required to use these. The important thing to remember is PD is "life in the slow lane". Have fun! Wendy, Nancy, Debbie or Colman Mullin [log in to unmask] On Fri, 23 Jun 1995, Carrie Barrott wrote: > Hi all, > > My parents are coming to visit. Apparently, my dad's condition has > deteriorated significantly since I last saw him in March. He is > having trouble walking and cannot stand upright. In addition, he is > in considerable pain. I am looking for suggestions for activities > that he might enjoy and be able to participate in with minimal > inconvenience or embarrassment to him. Does anyone have any ideas > for me? BTW, I live near Portland, Oregon. > > Carrie Barrott > [log in to unmask] >