Parkinson’s UK @ParkinsonsUK: Dave has a new outlook on his life with #Parkinsons since he started playing walking football.
Read Dave’s story and find out how he enjoys an active life with Parkinson’s: https://prksn.uk/3KrBsN3
Walking football and Parkinson’s – Dave’s story
When Dave, who is 75, started playing walking football, he had no idea how much it would benefit him both physically and mentally.
Here he explains how this variation of the beautiful game has helped him manage his Parkinson’s and stay active.
My wife and daughter were the first ones to notice something was wrong. I couldn’t see it myself, but I was getting slower and starting to shuffle when I walked. Then I noticed a slight tremor in my hand and I knew something wasn’t right.
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 20 years ago, when I was only 55.
Initially I was very concerned and quite anxious about the diagnosis, and it took me quite some time to process that I had Parkinson’s.
Then, after some time had passed I decided to change my attitude. I was going to fight it and do all I could to keep it at bay.
Original source: https://x.com/ParkinsonsUK/status/1801516948494115294
Author: The Walking Football
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