It looks as though wearing face masks, as a defence against Corona Virus, could become the norm for some activities such as public transport travel and negotiating crowded areas. The government and “expert” advice about masks and their usage seem to be “shifting sands”. Are you the proud owner of a mask? If so, do you have any experience to share about how you manage to use it with Parkinson’s symptoms such as tremor, voice weakness etc?
Hi Aviator. I have been wondering the same thing. My Husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Dementia last year, he has had Parkinson’s for 10 years.
We do not have a car and when I can get a slot we have our shopping delivered. However, it benefitted him, and me, to go to our local Co op, a short walk away. So many people wearing masks and many not doing so.
I don’t know what to advise him to do, he has speech problems and occasionally drools, so you can see the problem with keeping the mask clean. Eventually, we will want to go on a bus or taxi, so if anyone has experience of wearing the masks I would be grateful to hear from them.
Flo
Have you found any masks that work better for your husband?
I know this is an older post, but I can really relate to your situation. My dad also has Parkinson’s, and it’s been tough navigating day-to-day things like wearing a mask, especially with speech issues. We found it helpful to use masks that are a bit more breathable and easier to adjust, which might make it more comfortable for your husband. As for keeping it clean, we’ve started carrying a spare mask in case of any drooling. It’s not perfect, but it helps manage the situation. One thing that’s helped my dad’s overall health is using a cpin device to improve his skin’s elasticity—keeping him feeling a bit more comfortable in his own skin.