What do I Say to the Next New Kid
After 18 months into this journey, it is not nearly as bad as I originally thought.
Love and Sex
First, see how this sexy story ends with Love and Other Drugs staring Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal. Two people fall in love despite the challenges when PD strikes an early blow. The movie excites you at first (watch without kids), then it will scare the hell out of you. PD is a highly individualized disease where each person can heavily influence their own outcome.
Hope
Second, some hope with an easy to understand explanation. Andres Lozano: Parkinson's, depression and the switch that might turn them off. Maybe deep brain stimulation is in my future, but just not yet.
Exercise
Third, exercise, exercise, exercise. The next clip by ABC news shows what happens when a person with advanced PD rides a bike.
- time seems to be our worst enemy so the motto is "do it while you still can"
- greater physical activity seems to have a beneficial impact
Austin, Texas is a fantastic place to make healthy life style changes because it is one of the most physically fit cities in the country. No excuses here for someone with YOPD. I recommend that you get more information on exercise and nutrition at Davis Phinney Foundation and look over their videos.
Lets have some fun with Dance Walking Fitness Ben Aaron. Time to Dance Walk Baby
Knowledge
Finally, be informed. It is worth the money, buy an IPad. One of the apps that you need is Flipboard. This is a PD friendly content delivery tool that is particularly useful to someone with PD. I use it to keep up to date on a variety of topics including Parkinson's Disease.
