Three Legal Documents Caregivers NeedAs caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent or grandparent with Parkinson’s. Although most people don’t die from their...reactions1comment
Gretchen’s Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Care Partners of People with Parkinson’s“I am a Caregiver… What is YOUR Superpower?” Being a care partner for someone with Parkinson’s is no easy task. As both...reactionscomments
What Does My Future as a Parkinson's Care Partner Look Like?Life as a caregiver or care partner to someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be tumultuous. PD caregivers may experience fear or...reactionscomments
Helpful Hints for Long-Distance CaregivingCaregiving can be challenging when you live in the same area as a loved one, but it can be even trickier if...reactionscomments
Incredibles: Parkinson's Comfort Pets Are Super Heroes TooWhat is it about a furry friend that seems to melt one's troubles away? To me, it's "incredible" to watch; especially when one's...reactions9comments
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
"Parkie Pets" Are A Parkinson's Patients' BFFWay, way, waaaaay, back in the summer of 2007, my four children came up with the most amazing idea! Their daddy's birthday was...reactions2comments
It's Recess! So, Call Your CongressmanRecess! Around my house, Alice Cooper can be heard belting "school's out for summer!" I know you know the song, "School's Out!" But...reactions2comments
Parkinson's Disease: A Blessing in Disguise?Blessings. Anytime I hear someone say this word, I can hear my nearly 90 year old pap singing: “Showers of blessings, Showers...reactions4comments
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
One Moment at a Time: Patience with Managing MedicationsIn this fast-paced, multi-tasking world which we live in, it is sometimes very hard to remember to live one moment at a...reactionscomments
A Small Town Advocate for A Big Time IssueOpening my mail yesterday from my rural box out here in the sticks, I found quite a surprise! No, it was NOT...reactionscomments
My Dad Has Parkinson'sLater this month, our thirteen-year-old son Levi will be traveling with his dad to Washington, DC, for Parkinson's Advocacy Day. Levi LOVES film! In...reactions2comments
Educating Others about Parkinson’sMany of your family and friends may only see you and your loved one with Parkinson’s once or twice a year. These short...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
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
How We Cope – Being Care Partners for Each OtherAngela and I have been married for over 21 years. We consider our marriage to be a relationship of mutual care. We...reactionscomments
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
5 Tips in Caregiving: When a Loved One Refuses CareThese are some of the biggest challenges I have faced as a doctor and caregiver, so I thought perhaps these pearls would...reactions4comments
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
