Kathy,
I think we've visited this discussion before. In and of itself, cp doesn't
not get worse with age. We simply experience the implications of aging more
rapidly than our able-bodied peers by the very nature of the way we move. We
expend a lot of energy doing those things that the able-bodied do with ease.
With that expenditure of energy is stepped up fatigue, a proneness to catch
colds easily (unless you take your vitamins!) and possible disturbances in
sleep due to over-fatigue. There are a number of things we can do to counter
the effects of these slams against our already compromised physical bodies.
How about we share what we currently do to manage our own daily battles with
aging. You already know what I do :)
Cheers!
Carla
Kathy Jo Pink wrote:
> Does Cerebral Palsy get worse as you age?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Barber, Kenneth L." <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 1:31 PM
> Subject: Re: Curb Cuts - Jump up and down on Desks, People!
>
> > not yet. i am still a walker, but, as i get older i notice everything
> being
> > harder and know that one day, i might just find that i have easier
> mobility
> > in a chair or scooter. if the walking gets much more painful, then i'll
> buy
> > a scooter.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Michael H. Collis [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 1:27 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: Curb Cuts - Jump up and down on Desks, People!
> >
> >
> > Do you use one? Ken?
> >
> > "Barber, Kenneth L." wrote:
> >
> > > great, we really must take things into our own hands.
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Michael H. Collis [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > > Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 12:59 PM
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Subject: Re: Curb Cuts - Jump up and down on Desks, People!
> > >
> > > There will be one, Ken, coming in June or July. It will be called the
> > Pride
> > > Blast. Pride Mobility will put it out, and I think it will be able to
> go
> > up
> > > and
> > > down curbs, curbcuts, and go at speeds of 10+ mph... Not your regular
> > > powerchair... LOL
> > >
> > > "Barber, Kenneth L." wrote:
> > >
> > > > is there a market for all terrain scooters and chairs. four wheel
> drive
> > > > etc. could a good engineer design one that would be affordable?
> >
> >
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