Joan Snyder wrote in part:
SNIPPED i found a Parkinson Alert ID card put out by the Chicago Area
>Chapter of APDA.
>Thinking, Wow-great idea!-I started to read the card. It says and i
>quote: "Parkinson's is a neurological disease which is neither fatal,
>painful not contagious. Its symptoms are tremor (shaking), rigidity,
>slow gait & a low, slurred speaking voice. It can cause a gait & balance
>impairment which may resemble intoxication, but is not. Judgment &
>vision remain unimpaired. These symptoms worsen several times a day in
>an "on-off" cycle. I usually do not need any special help , except with
>tasks requiring physical coordination or strength. Thank you in advance
>for you help, understanding and patience."
Joan, I understand your concern about the wording of the card. Part of the
problem with PD is, of course, the "no one size fits everyone" aspect. I
suggest that folks who don't "fit" the description on the card might ,make
up their own description--and might have to change it over time, too. No
need to apologise, either, but I guess the idea is to have something to
smooth the way in a possibly difficult situation. Different strokes for
different folks is the order of the day for PWPs ( and CGs too!)
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 80/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm
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