Parkinson's: A Malicious DiseaseIt’s easy to hate a disease like Parkinson’s. There are few things that seem as malicious and designed to cause destruction. I’m...reactions14comments
On Traveling When Your Dad Has Parkinson'sI’ve always had the kind of soul that’s hungry to see new beginnings - a gentle sunrise over the Smoky Mountains or...reactions2comments
Restarting My Self-Care During QuarantineFor the last few months, I have thought about all my fellow care partners often. I'm often wondering how caregivers are coping...reactionscomments
Community Views: How Does Being a Caregiver Impact Your Life?Most of us know what a caregiver does, but not everyone fully understands what it is like to be a caregiver until...reactions1comment
Dealing with Apathy From My Loved One With Parkinson'sWhen my father first started feeling the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), we, as his family, had no choice but to feel...reactions1comment
Making My Voice Heard Among Parkinson's DoctorsThere are a couple of things about being a 24-year-old girl that are fun. The endless confusion about your direction in life...reactionscomments
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
