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
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
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
Accepting Help: Putting Aside Pride“I don’t need help from strangers coming into my home!” I’ve actually felt this way before and made excuses to justify those...reactionscomments
New Inspiration for the New YearHappy New Year! If you live with a chronic disease like Parkinson’s, you may know the difficulty in being inspired. Especially if...reactions4comments
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
Prescription Musical Chairs Part IIIn part one of this two-part series, I was explaining why the high cost of prescription drugs sometimes seems like a game...reactionscomments
Prescription Musical Chairs Part IHave you had enough of sky-high prescription prices? Are you tired of insurance plans that won’t cover them? Does the whole process...reactions2comments
When a Storm Threatens: Disaster Preparedness TipsIn the wake of Hurricane Florence, I suddenly had a déjà vu moment dating back to August 2005 when a series of...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
Parkinson's: Real and Up CloseDo you have to have Parkinson's disease (PD) to write about it? I’ve often thought about and asked myself that question. So...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
Can I Still Continue Working with Parkinson's?If I am diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), can I continue working? The short answer is, absolutely! Although PD is a chronic...reactionscomments
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
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
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
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
I Have Parkinson's and No Insurance: A Case for AdvocacyHas this ever happened to you? You need to see a doctor and can’t get an appointment because you don’t have insurance...reactionscomments
