Tom Sheppard

At a recent birthday party, a friend said, "Welcome to the octogenarian club." That caught my attention. When one joins this club, you can't fool yourself any longer that you...

The waning power of the COVID-19 virus combined with the elixir of springtime are good signs for all, especially for us in the Parkinson's community. The temperatures and completed vaccination...

We have all read or heard inspiring stories of exceptional people with Parkinson's. Running marathons, riding bikes for great distances, or climbing mountains are all fantastic feats when you have...

After years of Rock Steady Boxing, exercise classes, support groups, conferences, and one on one conversations, I believe that grit is key to a better life with Parkinson's. "True Grit"...

Almost all who exercise regularly, and those who should but don't, have a collection of excuses for why they can't make it that day. How am I so sure of...

The dictionary says a tribe can consist of a community linked by a common culture and dialect. Sebastian Junger, in his book, Tribe, says, “We have a strong instinct to...

When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s five years ago, I knew nothing about it nor did I have a clue about the trip it was going to take me on...

You have just been diagnosed. Now what? Your doctor gives you good medical advice. But there is much more to be learned. Where do you start? Many feel it is...

The use of marijuana to ease many Parkinson's symptoms seems to come up everywhere in our community. At support group meetings and Parkinson’s conferences, it is often the first subject...

Participating in Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is the single most important thing I have done for myself since diagnosis five years ago. I wish I had started the day I...

I heard these words, “you have Parkinson’s” and didn’t have a clue as to what was heading my way. Among other things I learned it takes a team to stay...