Self-Care for Caregivers: Moving Past the BarriersAs a caregiver or care partner for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease, it’s likely you’ve been educated in the importance of...reactions8comments
Tips for Setting Stress-Free Boundaries as CaregiversTo avoid caregiver burnout especially during stressful times, we as caregivers must maintain our wits about us if we are to come...reactions1comment
Common Questions From Caregivers About Parkinson'sTaking on the role of caregiver for anyone can be daunting, especially when it is someone you love. This is true, whether...reactionscomments
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their Worsening IllnessGetting news that you have been diagnosed with a chronic illness can be very scary, especially one that tends to worsen over...reactions1comment
Stay OptimisticOne of the challenges of writing about Parkinson’s is finding emotional balance while I learn about the symptoms that impact my dad...reactions4comments
Providing Spousal Support When Your Loved One Has Parkinson'sI have this idea - a conspiracy theory really - that in the 60s and the 70s, infomercials were put out telling...reactions4comments
Caregiver Tips for Managing Parkinson’s Disease DementiaParkinson’s disease (PD) is an illness largely defined by changes in motor control. Early symptoms include tremors, stiffness, and walking/balance problems. As...reactions7comments
Loving the Man – Not Loving Parkinson’sThe way that my husband Karl and I met was unconventional. It was 1995 and the Internet was just starting to make...reactions9comments
Growing Online and Virtual Opportunities for CaregiversI recently participated in an online meeting where staff members of various Parkinson’s organizations were commenting on the forced necessity of moving...reactionscomments
Wearing Many Hats as a Parkinson's Disease CaregiverAs a Parkinson’s disease care partner, I feel that I’m the "wearer of many hats." I find this metaphor perfectly explains the...reactionscomments
Nightmare on Parkinson's StreetFreddy Krueger's frightened teens have nothing to compare with my most recent Nightmare on Parkinson's Street! The disfigured "midnight mangler" who visits unsuspecting...reactions3comments
Fear of the Future: Caring for Someone with Parkinson’sAs a chronic and progressive disease, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is emotionally taxing for both the person who has it and their caregiver...reactions15comments
Informative Parkinson’s PodcastsI’m an information addict. Any time I encounter a problem, a question, or an illness, I dive into the bookshelves to see...reactions1comment
Using DBT to Cope with Caregiver Stress: MindfulnessWhen coping with depression associated with Parkinson’s disease or caregiving stress, there are sometimes days when one would like assistance with dealing...reactions1comment
How To Provide Care: 5 Helpful Tips for CaregiversReceiving a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD) can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person with the diagnosis, but also...reactions4comments
My Year of IntentionsMy husband and I attended a yoga class on New Year’s Eve. Our yoga instructor and friend, Rixie, through yoga, guided us to...reactionscomments
For Caregivers: On The Road…with Parkinson’s - Part 1My husband and I have done a lot of traveling for work and for fun. Some of these trips have had challenges...reactions2comments
Maintaining Interest in Hobbies Post DiagnosisAs an introvert, I find comfort in silence. I recharge my batteries from the depths of my home, where I’m commonly reading...reactions7comments
Special Thanks to Caregivers and Care PartnersPut simply, we "Parkies" owe our caregivers and care partners a big shout out/mad props for all they do for us. Sometimes...reactions6comments
