Suzanne Troy

Choosing a pet that is right for you is a very personal question. People enjoy pets for comfort and companionship. If you add having a chronic condition like Parkinson’s disease (PD)...

My father, who had Parkinson’s disease (PD), passed away at age 88 in October of 2022. I did the eulogy at his memorial service. I thought by sharing with you...

My head and heart have been filled with negative thoughts related to my father’s recent move to a skilled nursing home. I’m trying to use my own advice from past articles...

Waking up in the middle of the night and wandering through the house. Sliding off the bed in the morning because his feet were not in the right position. My mother...

P is for Parkinson’s and prayer. Not a coincidence. It takes lots of prayers to deal with all things Parkinson’s disease (PD). For me, a daily dose of prayers does wonders to...

It’s difficult enough to walk in my own shoes sometimes- literally and figuratively. I can get a rock in my shoe which hinders my walking or life throws me a...

In case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, "My Mom, My Hero". Today my dad had a dental appointment to have his teeth cleaned for the...

I have written a lot about my dad who is almost 87 years old and has Parkinson’s disease (PD) and dementia. It’s been a long road for my dad (Steve) and...

My husband and I recently went on a trip to Glacier National Park in Montana. We had an amazing time and we were blessed by good weather. We chose to go on...

We certainly know that Parkinson’s disease (PD) can zap your energy and make you feel negative about life. This is true if you have the disease or if you are...

Parkinson’s disease (PD) itself is no fun. However, like anytime you deal with a health crisis, you learn how to manage the good, the bad, and the ugly. My father has had...