27forParkinsons: Day 8 Parkinson's Symptoms Muscle Rigidity ... may not be apparent to the person with Parkinson's but is felt by the medical practitioner in limb muscles when they are passively moved. It is described as 'lead pipe' or 'cogwheel' rigidity. Muscle rigidity is commonly present in the wrist, shoulder and neck. It may also manifest as a slightly flexed elbow on the affected side. Early reports of a painful shoulder are associated with increased muscle rigidity and tone. As the condition progresses muscle rigidity can lead to the characteristic forward flexed posture. Bill managed to escape this one!!! Contact and communication ... hit a speed bump today, thought I was up to ringing friends for a chat ... was OK until Lisa was busy and her phone went to message bank ..... 'twas fine as Lisa rang me back before she listened to my blubbering - I met Lisa when she did a presentation on the My Age Care Packages, at a Carers Support meeting, we had an instant connection and Lisa has been a great support person for us over the past couple of years. Anyone looking at applying for My Age Care Packages contact me and I'll give you Lisas' details. Jan contacted me last night someone was seeking details regarding my Mum and Dad through the Drouin Warragul and Surrounds Facebook page - I responded but havn't heard from him ... though he responded to Jans messages. Visit from Heather and Hannah today - I think Han is starting to understand 'no more Grandpa' it must be difficult when you are non-verbal. Love these visits, Heather and I can chat for hours, last time she was here suddenly it was 6.25 and getting dark, not a great trip to Yarram at the best of times but a little more caution needed when our native animals are likely to be out and about. Just Kath and I at pool today ... there was one other couple there but they left about 5 mins after we got in ... hydro pool to ourselves. Lawns looking good again ... thanks Lindie