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Siwsan

(26,259 posts)
2. My mother had a real problem with hand to mouth coordination when she had Alzheimer's
Sat Jun 13, 2020, 01:00 PM
Jun 2020

I'd have to sit next to her and guide her hand. Otherwise, she'd completely bypass her face with the fork or spoon.

qazplm135

(7,447 posts)
4. is it just me or is his right hand shaking?
Sat Jun 13, 2020, 01:02 PM
Jun 2020

He's really trying to go the full Hitler isn't he? Got the tremors and everything. His final days in a bunker.
It's all repeating.

Hav

(5,969 posts)
8. Yes, he had problems holding the bible as well
Sat Jun 13, 2020, 01:05 PM
Jun 2020

in that photo op. There were obvious unintended movements.

MuseRider

(34,105 posts)
5. Just like a
Sat Jun 13, 2020, 01:02 PM
Jun 2020

Big Boy, compete with applause. Just how I taught my little boys. The applause is what he is going for....just like Mommy used to do!

He has some very big problems BIG heath and GIGANTIC psychological problems.

Mike 03

(16,616 posts)
12. He made an interesting tweet on this
Sat Jun 13, 2020, 01:42 PM
Jun 2020



Text: Trump’s neurological decline leaves him accident prone when doing things like sipping water. Guaranteed he has spilled liquid all over himself b4. The two-handed hold/ push is temporary compensation. Note- he’s never seen chewing & swallowing food. Eventually he’ll need to be fed

KentuckyWoman

(6,679 posts)
7. I am about his age and have the same trouble.
Sat Jun 13, 2020, 01:03 PM
Jun 2020

except on the left side. Arthritis in my neck decades ago and neck fusion. Now my left arm is still bit weak and gets worse as I get older. Some days I can't even hold a glass, or a fork on that side.

A dozen different things could have caused it for him. Could be as simple as neurological damage from all the drugs. I'm surprised he has not shifted to the left side since his right is affected.

Shit happens to the body. If you live long enough something doesn't want to work right and needs some help. Normally I'd call out someone who shames a person for physical disability but DJT believes in that sort of thing so I figure he's got it coming.

Midnight Writer

(21,744 posts)
14. I adopted a similar method when I had carpal tunnel problems in my wrist.
Sat Jun 13, 2020, 02:44 PM
Jun 2020

My grip was weak, and certain movements of the wrist were very difficult.

Of course, that is a repetitive motion ailment. I doubt Trump has ever worked that hard.

Buns_of_Fire

(17,174 posts)
15. Same with me. Generally, when I pick up something, I use my right arm now.
Sat Jun 13, 2020, 03:33 PM
Jun 2020

But at least I'm self-aware enough to know better than to try any delicate movements on my left side.

As it's been said, "If I'd known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself".

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
16. How many were in that audience?
Sat Jun 13, 2020, 03:36 PM
Jun 2020

It sounded to me like there were only about a dozen people clapping. I assume he was not a popular speaker.

catbyte

(34,367 posts)
20. Heck no. They were probably still resenting the 2-week quarantine and being forced to
Sat Jun 13, 2020, 04:26 PM
Jun 2020

travel from who-knows-where just to listen to Cadet Bone Spurs blather on to applaud. It sounded like about two dozen. At most.

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