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Parkinson's Is More Than a Tremor

People living with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience motor and non-motor symptoms. Although tremor is a well-known symptom of PD, there are many others. These other symptoms powerfully affect people with...

By Editorial Team

about 11 hours ago

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Preparing for Surgery When You Have Parkinson’s Disease

People living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may need surgery to treat other health conditions not related to PD. However, research shows that people with PD are more likely to have...

By Editorial Team

5 days ago

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Making “I Love You” a Habitual Phrase

It’s 9:00 AM when my phone lights up. “Good Morning, Mary Beth!!!!!!!” My dad’s text message is enthusiastic and seemingly filled with joy. “Lol. Morning Dad, I love you.” I...

By MaryBeth Skylis

6 days ago

Parkinson's Is More Than a Tremor

By Editorial Team

about 11 hours ago

Preparing for Surgery When You Have Parkinson’s Disease

People living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may need surgery to treat other health conditions not related to PD. However, research shows that people with PD are more likely to have...

By Editorial Team

5 days ago

Making “I Love You” a Habitual Phrase

It’s 9:00 AM when my phone lights up. “Good Morning, Mary Beth!!!!!!!” My dad’s text message is enthusiastic and seemingly filled with joy. “Lol. Morning Dad, I love you.” I...

By MaryBeth Skylis

6 days ago

Parkinson's Is More Than a Tremor

By Editorial Team

about 11 hours ago

Preparing for Surgery When You Have Parkinson’s Disease

People living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may need surgery to treat other health conditions not related to PD. However, research shows that people with PD are more likely to have...

By Editorial Team

5 days ago

Making “I Love You” a Habitual Phrase

It’s 9:00 AM when my phone lights up. “Good Morning, Mary Beth!!!!!!!” My dad’s text message is enthusiastic and seemingly filled with joy. “Lol. Morning Dad, I love you.” I...

By MaryBeth Skylis

6 days ago

Parkinson's Awareness Month: Finding a Middle Ground

April 1 marks the first day of Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. This month, our theme is finding a middle ground. Life is full of ebbs and flows, pushes and pulls...

By Editorial Team

April 1, 2021

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Ask the Advocate: How Do You Stay Motivated with Parkinson's?

It can be difficult to stay motivated when living with a chronic illness like Parkinson's disease (PD). The symptoms of the condition may present both physical and emotional setbacks. To...

By Editorial Team

6 days ago

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