I agree with Paula. I don't have PD, but MS. I've been in a chair 3 years. Of course I'd prefer if I could walk. Of cause it was a loss and sad and a hard horrible thing, but due to Health insurance, problems, stuff, etc. getting my power chair with the right stuff and seat (very important as
I'm on my @$$ all day), it took forever. Good thing I was still walking with walker!!!!
Yes, in so many ways it sucks. But a wheelchair is a tool, not a horrible thing totally ruining my life. Now I zoom, don't get so exhausted or sit in a chair and watch TV too much. I get into rooms and places I haven't been in a long time.f) , get to the bathroom in a faster (and more timely fashion). And Wow, can I push furniture around!