What Does Springtime Mean To Me?The warm sunshine on my face. The fragrance of blossoming flowers in the air. The cool afternoon rain on my tongue. All indications that spring is here but to those...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Am I Losing My Mind?Each day starts out pretty much the same way. I try to get out of bed gracefully (which means without falling). Usually successful I then make coffee and take meds...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 your family good morning, cell phones would be...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Doctors vs. PatientsDoctors vs. patients? It seems like a contradiction, but in far too many cases, that is exactly the scenario described. Doctors, more specifically, neurologists because we are talking here about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 count. Here are just a few to help...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Holiday Stress and Parkinson's DiseaseI know the holidays are upon us and like many families that brings tremendous stress and, on top of that, you’ve got Parkinson’s. This is NOT a good combination! You’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Progressive Phobia of Parkinson’sGreetings fellow sojourners throughout the Parkinson’s community. I would like to offer my opinion of the progression of this wretched disease and offer coping mechanisms that actually promote healthy and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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. Clinical trials are essential to the research community...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 where I couldn’t tie my shoes or button...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
HOPE for Parkinson’s DiseaseI am an advocate of hope! How can you have hope you ask when your doctor tells you, that you have a chronic, neurological illness called Parkinson’s disease (PD). Oh...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
“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 don’t look sick?”. I never really know how...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Advice For Someone Considering Occupational Therapy: It Can Help!I wanted to share the details of what is sure to be less of a scandal (more informational) about what occupational therapy can actually do for you. According to Wikipedia...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 rule my life. I made a vow to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 myself as I battle a war that is...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 managed lifestyle where symptoms are under your control...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
April is for Awareness and EducationApril is Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month. All across the world, people living with this disease are proclaiming, “Hey, I have Parkinson’s disease!” Just what is PD you ask? The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
