Big and loud

[AmmieM]

I'm going to start this program tomorrow. A therapist is coming to the house and work with me for an hour a day for four days a week for four weeks

[Serenity_finaly-1]

I don't understand. Why do you want to be big and loud?

[AmmieM in reply to Serenity_finaly-1]

Lol. It's a therapy program

[12stargate]

AmmieM

Please let me know how it goes?

Blessings, Eva G

[AmmieM in reply to 12stargate]

I sure will. Tomorrow is just an evaluation. From what I heard after the month is up, I do the exercises twice a day for the rest of my life

[laglag in reply to AmmieM]

I've heard it's a really good program. They also have LSVT Loud which is helpful if your voice is soft.

[Popeye529 in reply to AmmieM]

BIG and loud helps. Make sure you do these exercises twice a day and if possible three times. The more you exercise the better. I also have an elliptical that I use at least 15 minutes a day, plus I go to 24hour fitness three times a week, Silver Sneekers class. Setting and feeling sorry for yourself I found it is easy. It takes determination. I take Rytary 3 capsules 3 times a day.. Was diagnosed a year ago, had right hand tremors, handwriting was small,and right arm did not want to swing properly. Good luck and GOD bless us all.

[Boyce3600]

May i ask what state u live in

[AmmieM in reply to Boyce3600]

Sure. I live in Pennsylvania

[Boyce3600]

Just wondering since you said the voice therapy would be in your home I have not heard of that avenue. Congrats and best of luck with it!

[AmmieM in reply to Boyce3600]

I'm not getting the Voice therapy; I'm getting the physical and occupational section. Thank you

[BillDavid]

done bot, are marvelous. Congratulations.

BllDavid,

[AmmieM in reply to BillDavid]

BilDavid do you still do the exercises

[glenandgerry]

You are so lucky having someone come to your house. Unfortunately this is something which is not available for parkies in the UK: I wish it was as I understand it's really helpful. I'm sure my husband would really benefit from the LVST Loud program as well as his voice is very weak at times.

[AmmieM in reply to glenandgerry]

GlenandGerry I believe YouTube has their videos

[glenandgerry in reply to AmmieM]

AmmieM thanks for this, we did have a look on YouTube once previously but my hubby is not the self-motivating type.....he needs someone to 'lead from the front' so going to a class or having someone come round to our home would suit him better

[DianeF]

I've done the Big and Loud. It was very helpful and empowering. It gave me hope and some great tools!

[AmmieM in reply to DianeF]

Thanks DianeF that makes me feel hopeful

[Peaches]

That is a GREAT program. I did it this spring and I now do the exercises at home each day. Hope you enjoy it.

[AmmieM in reply to Peaches]

Peaches, that makes me feel so good

[grower]

I live in NZ and did the LSVt BIG program at home last year, was the best thing I've done for my PD and sense of well being. It gave me a sense of control and I do my exercises every night. I hope you find as much encouragement from it as I did.

[AmmieM in reply to grower]

Me too grower