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Team Bill – Need for Speed prepares for the start of the 2025 Houston Run / Walk. The team, captained by Nicole Darby( center), participates in memory of Bill Brodhead.
Exercise
Adapting the Activities You Enjoy
Throughout Parkinson’ s, your loved one may, for a variety of reasons, find it difficult to participate in activities they( and perhaps you, too) previously enjoyed. This can lead to a sense of loss— of identity, of purpose or of meaning— along with mood changes like depression.
When Parkinson’ s changes the ability to do favorite activities, find new and creative ways to keep enjoyable activities in your loved one’ s life. It’ s also important to maintain and adapt activities you enjoy together. These are places where you can connect and deepen your relationship. If you love traveling, but international trips are too much, would a day trip in the car be a good adventure? If you were a dynamic pickleball duo but had to hang up your paddle, would watching a tournament be a new way to experience the sport?
Adapt timing or type of exercise. Golfers can play shorter or virtual courses.
Runners can adjust medication timing and shoe support.
Seated yoga, floor stretches or a recumbent bike are good options for people with balance or blood pressure symptoms.
Music
Use adaptive options like ergonomic guitar picks or pianos with weighted keys.
Explore a new playing technique. Consider teaching others to play.
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