Dare to Care about Self-careManaging my Parkinson’s disease is a daily challenge. Often it feels like a burden and a chore. It can feel like having a full-time job (but frustratingly without the paycheck)...
Why I Use MyChart and TelemedicineWhen I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in August of 2020, the pandemic had just started, and although MyChart was available through most doctors and hospitals, it was not...
Random Musings on Accepting Parkinson’sI have said I do not, and will not, accept Parkinson’s disease (PD). I do not deny that I have it. I see doctors and take medications. But acceptance, as...
Dare to Care about Self-careManaging my Parkinson’s disease is a daily challenge. Often it feels like a burden and a chore. It can feel like having a full-time job (but frustratingly without the paycheck)...
Why I Use MyChart and TelemedicineWhen I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in August of 2020, the pandemic had just started, and although MyChart was available through most doctors and hospitals, it was not...
Random Musings on Accepting Parkinson’sI have said I do not, and will not, accept Parkinson’s disease (PD). I do not deny that I have it. I see doctors and take medications. But acceptance, as...
Dare to Care about Self-careManaging my Parkinson’s disease is a daily challenge. Often it feels like a burden and a chore. It can feel like having a full-time job (but frustratingly without the paycheck)...
Why I Use MyChart and TelemedicineWhen I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in August of 2020, the pandemic had just started, and although MyChart was available through most doctors and hospitals, it was not...
Random Musings on Accepting Parkinson’sI have said I do not, and will not, accept Parkinson’s disease (PD). I do not deny that I have it. I see doctors and take medications. But acceptance, as...
Lessons I’m Applying to My Parkinson’s From the World Happiness ReportRecently I was taking an online trivia quiz based on cultural diversity. One question was: "Where are the happiest people in the world?" To my surprise, the answer was Finland...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Helpful Hints for Long-Distance CaregivingBeing a caregiver can be rewarding but also draining. In many cases, caregivers and those they care for live nearby or even together. However, some people serve as long-distance caregivers...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Featured forum Is genetic testing for PD available?Can/ should family members have genetic testing for PD? I heard in a Michael J Fox interview that a gene has been found that may predispose for PD....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Featured story Parkinson’s and Doing as Much as You Can for Your SelfYes, I have Parkinson’s. I believe I should do as much as I possibly can for myself. My best friend, wife, and caregiver, also believes I should do as much...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
