When Your Steps Get Smaller

You may walk well in one setting and suddenly notice your steps becoming smaller in another. This week on Pearls for Parkinson’s , “When Your Steps Get Smaller,” we look beyond simply telling someone to “take bigger steps.” We talk about dual-tasking, distraction, fatigue, medication timing, and why busy environments can change the way someone with Parkinson’s walks. Plus, a simple tip for care partners: sometimes one clear cue works much better than several instructions at once. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LtAdIkEp9fQ Wisconsin Parkinson Association website: https://wiparkinson.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wiparkinson facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiparkinson/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiparkinson/