Tai Chi & Flu Shot – Taking Care of Myself
I went for my Tai Chi lesson yesterday, and I’m finally beginning to show some real improvement. My balance is a lot better, and I can go for the whole 30 minute session without a break now. We went through the whole form several times, with lots of practice on some of the transitions that I have trouble with. It really doesn’t matter what he chooses to work on, as it’s all good for me. I really like the Sensei. He seems to have an uncanny ability to gauge just how much to push me and when to back off. I guess that comes from years of teaching. All I know is he’s good at what he does.
The lessons are not cheap, because I couldn’t find a group class anywhere close enough. But then, my medicine isn’t cheap, either. I would recommend Tai Chi to anyone who needs to exercise, but is afraid of anything strenuous, because of health issues. You’ll get a good workout, but it will be at a pace that your body can slowly adapt to. Plus, it leaves you in a very relaxed state of mind and body.
I also got my flu shot yesterday, too, at my Neurologist’s recommendation. I took two Tylenol when we got in the car afterwards, and I haven’t had any problems from it at all.
So, I’m continuing to work toward strengthening my body, taking care of myself, and getting back to as normal a routine as I possibly can. I’m house cleaning more, which is good exercise in itself, walking more, and generally feeling like my old self. I thank God every day for giving me that day of normalcy, and I no longer take anything for granted. I pray that I can continue to stay in this attitude of gratitude.
What an uplifting post!
We have a friend arriving for a visit, DB, who lives with advanced Parkinson’s Disease. Last time he came, we had pasta for dinner. It was hard for him to eat.
What, in your opinion, can I make for dinner that will be easier for him? He has no restrictions…just has trouble eating some things…like the aforementioned pasta, lol.
Thank you for any help you can give me!
I’m not sure that I can help, but I do know from my mother’s Alzheimer’s stages that people who have trouble swallowing need foods with the same consistency. Things like cereal in milk and vegetable soup might sound like a good idea to us, because they’re soft, but they choke on them. I’ll see if I can find what you need, and I’ll get back with you.