Allison Smith

Prior to my diagnosis of Parkinson's disease at age 32, I was a pretty active chick. I loved a challenge. I had heard about CrossFit training, which is an extreme form of...

A big frustration that many people with Parkinson's experience is that daily routine can become mundane. When each day begins to cycle around medications, doctor appointments, and schedules, it can take...

How would you define intimacy? Maybe it's having a cup of coffee with a friend while sharing your thoughts about the latest “The Handmaid’s Tale” episode. Then again, maybe it’s when you...

Grab your popcorn and Skittles because we are diving deep into the 2010 flick, Love and Other Drugs. If you have not heard of the flick, I will give you...

The first step in getting help is admitting you have a problem… I say, “Hi my name is Perky Parkie and I have a Type A personality. The last time I...

We know that Parkinson’s disease doesn’t just impact the person diagnosed. It envelops all those surrounding… family, friends, co-workers, and even our pets. With this said, in recognition of April...

The fear of the unknown is a difficult pill to swallow. How do you prepare for a future that is unknown? You can’t, but this can bring on many worrisome...

It’s no secret that I am an animal lover. Sometimes I feel like furry friends are way more awesomer than people. I mean, take my dog Crash for example. He...

September is National Preparedness month! With the devastation of Hurricane Harvey unfolding and the oncoming threat of Irma off the Atlantic coast, thinking of natural disasters is well… natural. But...

Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 32 has made me reevaluate my existence. I don’t think that I’m alone here either - many of us Parkies have faced this...

What is Parkinson’s disease (PD)? This is a question many of us have asked our neurologists, but the answers can be confusing. This is because we are still learning about...

Many people will ask me what Parkinson's disease (PD) feels like. Seeing as there are many variations of symptoms, it is hard to describe. Not to mention that each person...

I was having lunch with Peter, a fellow Parkie… which can be an adventure on its own. Peter and I were slowly ordering our food looking forward to our next...

Dear Ms. Parkinson's, You first came into my life on March 17th, 2010. The day that I heard my neurologist say, "You have Parkinson's disease," was a day that I...

When you hear the words, "Parkinson’s disease support group," do you think of a windowless room in a community building, with carpeted floors and smell of stale coffee? A group...