Long Distance (Virtual) Caregiving: Staying ConnectedWhen someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially Parkinson's, can take a physical and emotional toll...reactionscomments
Power of Attorney Time: My Family's JourneyWhen a parent is sick and unable to be reasoned with, there are a couple of things that are necessary to accomplish...reactions2comments
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
My Father, Khader: Telling People and Keeping DignityThere are many aspects of being the daughter of someone with Parkinson’s disease that are tough. Mostly manageable with enough help and...reactionscomments
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
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
New Year, New Approaches: My Intentions for This YearI like to start the new year by embracing new approaches instead of making resolutions. So, here are some approaches I am...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
“Can We Talk?...It’s Early!” (Part Three)Read part two here. It’s 3:17 a.m….again! Sorry to bother you; but the love of my life has Parkinson’s disease and, although...reactions7comments
Parkinson's Disease: A Family AffairCan we talk? Today, this soon to be 54-year-old-gray-hair-PD-bloggin'-mama-of-four (breath)... is on a mission. I have a message to share, a story...reactionscomments
Can We Talk? It's 3:18am! (Part Four)Read part three here. It is 3:18am! Sweet sleep..."where art thou?" LOL! We have got to stop meeting like this! Honestly, I am...reactions1comment
Don’t Lose Sleep as a Parkinson’s Caregiver: Part TwoThis is part two in a series of three articles that focus on things you can do to prioritize and achieve sleep...reactions2comments
Using DBT to Cope with Caregiver Stress: RelationshipsLiving with Parkinson's disease, mental health challenges associated with PD and/or being a care partner can involve dealing with challenging relationships during...reactionscomments
Can We Talk?...Again! (Part Two)Read part one here. It is 3:16 a.m.; are YOU awake, again, too? Wait, don’t tell me! Does the love of your life...reactionscomments
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
It's 3AM, Can We Talk? (Part One)It is 3:15 a.m., again...and I am finding it difficult to fall back to sleep for yet another night. So, just in case...reactionscomments
Don't Lose Sleep as a Parkinson's Caregiver: Part OneThis is Part One in a series of three articles that focuses on things you can do to prioritize and achieve sleep...reactions5comments
Coping With Double LossBeing a caregiver for a loved one with Parkinson’s can be filled with meaning, challenge, and eventually heartbreak. In listening to my...reactionscomments
Back to Basics: Managing Stress While CaregivingBeing a care partner for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease can have many rewards and many moments of stress. With the...reactions1comment
For Care Partners: Tips To Help Make Time for Self-CareHow many people do you care for? Just managing your family can be a full-time job. If you work and/or are a...reactions1comment
