Spring Message

 

            Our thanks to Doris Roda, sister of James Dexter, for sending us the following message of springtime, which is a letter from Jim to his parents. Jim lives in Herkimer, has PD, and is a regular reader of No ParkinÕ Zone. He is currently waiting for a room in the ParkinsonÕs wing at the Presbyterian Home in New Hartford.

 

Friday morning, March 26

Dear Folks,

            The crude drawings are to represent spring flowers which I am sending along to remind you that it is now springtime. Springtime means sunshine, warmth, refreshing breezes, and most of all springtime means Hope. Hope means renewing our faith, saying our prayers, and preparing for whatever is ahead of us. So when you see your first spring flowers appear, remember that nature renews itself and that God has a place for each of us. The suffering and pain which He permits us to tolerate will not last forever, and His love will prevail and we will walk painlessly in the warm spring sunshine of His love.

I love you,

                                                   Jim

(JimÕs parents died a few months after he wrote this letter to them at age 90 & 93.) 

 

Mailing list

Please notify us if you move or want your name added or removed from our mailing list.

PLEASE CHECK ONE:

q      Add to mailing list

q      Delete from mailing list

q      Change address to:

Name_________________________

Address_______________________ 

              _______________________

Mail to:  Central NY ParkinsonÕs     

                  Support Group, Inc.

            705 Ronald St.

            Herkimer, NY 13350
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


3

A Word from the President

                        by Pat Moylan

 

The Involved Patient

 

            On the first day of the World Parkinson Congress we heard the following statement concerning doctor patient relationships and would like to share it with you.

    1.  Tell people and they will forget.

    2. Show people and they will not remember.

    3.  Involve people and they will begin to understand. 

            The bottom line is that patients want to know and understand the WHY so the proper course of treatment can be followed.  They need to be part of the whole process.  Being prepared helps you to take charge of that treatment.

 

Editor's note: Patients need to be proactive rather than reactive.  It reminds me of the CNYPSG attitude that we all know so well.  People come to their first meeting asking what can you do for me?  They come back to their second saying what can I do for you?       mfm

 

**************

Making Your Home Safe & Accessible

            You can make many simple and inexpensive modifications to your home to make it more accessible without spending lots of money to remodel or make extensive changes. Some of the easiest changes you can make include the following:

v     Arrange furniture so that there are clear walking paths throughout the house.

v     Place furniture in strategic locations if you need to touch or hold onto it as you walk.

v     Remove throw rugs.

v     Increase lighting by using the highest wattage light bulbs recommended.

v     Replace glass shower doors with a light weight shower curtain for safety and convenience.

v     Store daily-use products like towels, dishes, food, spices, medications and cleaning supplies between waist and eye level to avoid reaching and bending.