World Parkinson Congress 2019 - My Top 3 Takeaways

[@philjolette6216]

Dear Dr. Sarah as a single person with PD during this year of Covid 19 I have felt lonely but I feel I have a friend in you. Thank you.

[@judytaylor8248]

My husband was diagnosed with PD 2 years ago at the age of 67. We sold our ranch out in the country and moved into a city where we have supportive friends. Best thing we could have done, per your info. Than you for your dedication to PD

[@invigoratephysicaltherapya5426]

Judy Taylor the love vitamin is so important. I’m glad you’ve found support in the city! Thanks for tuning in!

[@michaeldickeos3783]

Love your presentations. You are so enthusiastic and bubbly. It makes me watch and concentrate. Mike Dickeos

[@naeemazehra9415]

Very good information about Parkinson

[@stevewhitehead5988]

Thank you for sharing!

[@chantalrenaud943]

Hello Sarah, Thank you for sharing those 3 precious nuggets. I just began to be more open about my diagnostic and I find that my friends and family are very supportive. Whenever I tune in to your website or e-mails I always feel encouraged to continue to try harder to slow down the progression of my symptoms. Thank you for all your work !

[@invigoratephysicaltherapya5426]

chantal renaud if your friends and family love you, Parkinson’s will never change that!

[@annhogan7383]

None of your discoveries surprised me - there is a real need for the development of community - exercising with a friend is much better than exercising alone. And we forget how the anxiety/depression mood is not confined to our own particular life situation. I have a view also that if one is grateful for everyday and express some kind of thankfulness every day, one has a more positive outlook on one's life. So I have some friends, but I shall make more; I exercise but could do more, I refuse to be guided by mood when I can be consciously grateful for every day I have and everyone I meet. Bless you, Sarah. You're a great motivator.

[@davecortez8691]

Hi-Thankyou...excercising now, when I receive this notification lol spin biking later today. Have appointment later on with phycotherapist...btw started my morning with prayer

[@invigoratephysicaltherapya5426]

Dave Cortez beautiful. I hope you enjoyed your workout and your appointment !

[@dawnellarust6360]

I teach a “Social and Emotional Health” course at the university level AND I have had PD for 10 years (diagnosed @ 47). Science shows us that people make a difference in our lives - thank you for sharing that message Sarah😊 Exercise is sWELL also🚴‍♀️ I try each day to prioritize positivity ❤️😊 Thank you for the reminders!

[@nlipp]

Thank you, Sarah!

[@mikemeyering3258]

Church, family, and Rock Steady Boxing are some ways I stay connected. Thank you Jesus!

[@tammybadilli1391]

How do I participate in the exercise program I’m in Nashville Tennessee

[@carolwilliams6164]

I have done MOST ALL OF THE EXEERCISES almost every day.. I am not a keeper of records. I do not plan to graduate from Boosters, but I am grateful for the information and want to keep access too it. Thank you for understanding. Carol W

[@johncoleman6485]

Why do we always concentrate on what is "good for Parkinson's" I recovered completely from stage 4 PD by focusing on what is good for health. We don't need to slow down PD, we need to speed up getting well. Stop looking at how to slow disease (and PD isn't a true disease, it is a set of symptoms and we KNOW what causes those symptoms) and start focusing on RECOVERY.

[@samsetton2422]

how did you recover from pd ?

[@avrilneisz1419]

I hear (and believe) your message that social connection is key. Do you know of any studies on the differing ways introverts and extroverts with PD benefit from social connection? Introverts are not broken but they do take strength from within themselves rather than from other people. Introverts define their tribes in a different way but the connections are deep and strong. I'd love to hear your comments on this.

[@invigoratephysicaltherapya5426]

Avril Neisz that’s a great question and I haven’t heard of studies like that. My thought would be if you’re an introvert that recharges and finds strength with alone time, then you may not report that activity makes you feel lonely. I’d imagine that all of us have different triggers that make us feel lonely and that it doesn’t center around simply being with other people. You can feel lonely even when you’re surrounded by people. It’s about how much you’re able to connect deeply, feel supported and unconditionally loved.

[@gregorybalchunas3895]

No, true except for FB, I excercise to chi, yes, fellowship with others

[@James-ws6du]

I like being alone always i work on a farm .

[@RustyReliable]

Our "exercise" group has really gone down in numbers this year and I've felt we need to do more to try to bring people back. This REALLY stressed the importance of doing this. So guess what my plan is for the next group -- get support for this.

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