Speaking in "Parki-nese": Challenges with SpeechWhat if you woke up tomorrow morning and couldn’t speak? How would it affect your life? Think about it. You couldn’t tell...reactions17comments
Part 1: Living Well With Parkinson's DiseaseYou can live a successful life with a chronic disease like Parkinson’s Disease (PD)! What I mean by successful is a more...reactions9comments
My Trip to the Dentist With Parkinson'sNothing strikes more fear in me than a trip to the dentist. I will make any excuse to avoid it. I know...reactions2comments
Loneliness vs DepressionThere is a common misconception among people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and those that care for them between loneliness and depression...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials: My ExperienceA clinical trial literally saved my life! It’s hard to imagine but it’s true. My Parkinson’s had progressed to a point to...reactions1comment
My Perspective: Why Participate in Clinical Trials?When you hear the word clinical trial, what comes to mind? Lab rats, test tubes, Frankenstein’s monster? No offense to Gene Wilder...reactionscomments
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Tips for Surviving Parkinson'sLiving with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or any chronic illness is never easy, but with some common sense tips and advice you can...reactionscomments
The Right Medication On Time Every TimeOne frequently asked question is about managing medication to maximize its efficacy and it goes like this: "Why doesn’t my medication seem...reactions5comments
“But You Don’t Look Sick?”Occasionally I am surprised when I meet someone new and explain that I have Parkinson’s disease and they will say, “But you...reactionscomments
To Journal is DivineWhen I think of keeping a journal on any part of my life I’m am literally petrified with fear. My sister has...reactionscomments
Social Security Disability: A Beginners GuideThere are some questions about Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) that I would like to clear up. The first question is: When...reactions1comment
Parkinson's Disease and Military VeteransWith Memorial Day recently passing, I would be remiss if I did not address the recent scientific discovery of exposure to manufactured...reactions9comments
How to Make the Most of Your Doctor's VisitThere are many useful tips that you can utilize before, during and after your appointment with the neurologist to make every minute...reactions1comment
My Reflections As I Battle Parkinson'sAn inward reflection of what I perceive is happening to my body, mind, and spirit according to Parkinson’s disease reveals much about...reactions3comments
The Real Costs of Parkinson's DiseaseThis isn’t another statistical data report on the medical costs associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or another government accountability study of how...reactionscomments
Can Exercise Really Help My PD?I decided a long time ago in my 22 years living with Parkinson’s disease, that I wasn’t going to let PD’s effects...reactionscomments
Sharing Your Experience with Parkinson'sHave you ever asked the question “Why me?” or more precisely, “Why do I have Parkinson's disease?”. It’s a legitimate question, to...reactions7comments
You Are What You EatHave you ever heard the expression, “You are what you eat?” Back in the day, when I was, ahem, younger, before Parkinson’s...reactions2comments
Pushing Past the NoiseThere is an ear-piercing noise that occurs when you are living with a chronic illness, especially Parkinson’s disease (PD). This sound inescapably...reactions1comment
How to Overcome Obstacles with Parkinson'sI’ve tried and tried but it just seems impossible to overcome Parkinson’s disease (PD)! Does this sound familiar? You may or may...reactions2comments
