Parkinson’s and the Serenity Prayer
Recently I received a job offer that, while exciting, will lead me to have less time to work with people …
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Is the Best Model for Parkinson’s Treatment the Best Model for Everyone’s Treatment?
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to hear my friend Paul give a talk. (Paul was one of …
Yawning to Exercise the Face, Throat, Diaphragm, and Voice
In a previous post, I wrote a review of the book Parkinson’s Disease and the Art of Moving by John …
Mindfulness for PD – What Does the Research Say?
In my time working with PWPs, I’ve been impressed by how research-savvy the community is! Far more than with many …
Neuropalliative Care – It’s Not Just Hospice!
History of palliative care The modern movement for palliative care began in the mid-twentieth-century, with an effort to improve care …
Book Review: “Parkinson’s Disease & the Art of Moving” by John Argue
In the summer of 1983, a woman in the San Francisco area, Marion Jackson Brucker, noticed a tremor in her …
I’d Like to Meditate, But What About My Tremor?!?
A few years ago, I was making a presentation about mindfulness to a Parkinson’s disease support group in Denver, Colorado. …
Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instructions for PWP – Part 2
This blog post is Part 2 of a basic set of instructions for mindfulness meditation, tailored specifically for people with …
Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instructions for PWP – Part 1
Mindfulness meditation has become a hot topic in the last several decades. It shows up in innumerable health studies, news …