Bruce
07-03-2003, 04:55 PM
Fortunatly, i have a nice neighbor who allows me to use his pool.
Out of the water, i can't walk without a walker, without pain from arthritis in both knees. In the water, it is just the oppsite. No balance problem, no pain and i can walk like a normal person.
The temp. has been getting up over 90 degrees with high humdity, and it is hard to cope with.
If you have access to a pool, i would recommend it. It's one good way to beat the heat and the exercise is good for you.
Bruce
Out of the water, i can't walk without a walker, without pain from arthritis in both knees. In the water, it is just the oppsite. No balance problem, no pain and i can walk like a normal person.
The temp. has been getting up over 90 degrees with high humdity, and it is hard to cope with.
If you have access to a pool, i would recommend it. It's one good way to beat the heat and the exercise is good for you.
Bruce
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Googy
07-04-2003, 12:00 AM
That is so good for you Bruce.We have one ,but it was beyond me to get Bill in,he didnt want to anyway.It is hot here to.I go in the pool late.
Googy
Googy
conchata
07-04-2003, 09:35 PM
Bruce,
The pool is wonderful for almost everyone for almost everything.
It is the best way to get excercise for a person with PD. We put in an above ground last year. My husband gets in almost everyday, this time of the year. You are so right. No balance problem and he can move weightless. It has been a lifesaver.
Thanks for getting the word out there!
Conchata
The pool is wonderful for almost everyone for almost everything.
It is the best way to get excercise for a person with PD. We put in an above ground last year. My husband gets in almost everyday, this time of the year. You are so right. No balance problem and he can move weightless. It has been a lifesaver.
Thanks for getting the word out there!
Conchata
Googy
07-06-2003, 10:55 PM
Yes we all need this If you dont have a pool there is pools for disabled people.I have a friend who has to use a scooter to get around he goes there everyday.His is free.
Nice hearing from you Conchata,now did I spell that right.
Googy
Nice hearing from you Conchata,now did I spell that right.
Googy
simby
07-07-2003, 08:58 AM
a pool is great. My mom has one that is only 5 feet deep (inground though). It's great cause she can stand no matter where she is.
Swimming is a excellent exercise.
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Swimming is a excellent exercise.
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conchata
07-08-2003, 12:47 AM
Yes Googy you spelled my nickname correct. The girls that I work with gave that to me a long time ago. And it has grown on me.
How are you doing? How has Bill adjusted to being away from home?
My husband also did not want to get into the pool. Then I started getting in and he seen how fun it was.
It is getting more difficult for him to walk so this is the way he gets his excerise. I think that we need to get a spa because when the water drops below 80 it is no fun to get into it.
Take care and God Bless,
Conchata
How are you doing? How has Bill adjusted to being away from home?
My husband also did not want to get into the pool. Then I started getting in and he seen how fun it was.
It is getting more difficult for him to walk so this is the way he gets his excerise. I think that we need to get a spa because when the water drops below 80 it is no fun to get into it.
Take care and God Bless,
Conchata
Pelicangirl
07-26-2003, 01:55 PM
Hi everyone,
One word of caution re pools. Please make sure you have someone else there that can swin or at least get emergency help just in case you have a freezing spell or get into some trouble. It's never good to swim alone, but especially for someone with PD it's so important to have someone else there.
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Pelicangirl (aka Ruth)
One word of caution re pools. Please make sure you have someone else there that can swin or at least get emergency help just in case you have a freezing spell or get into some trouble. It's never good to swim alone, but especially for someone with PD it's so important to have someone else there.
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Pelicangirl (aka Ruth)