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Mdhoward75 posted an update 1 hour, 28 minutes ago

Fine

Chris H. commented a story 1 day, 22 hours ago

Thanks so much for sharing your story, Denis. It seems like you’ve really been through a lot. Glad to hear that your doctors were able to get you back on your feet! The vocal and swallowing issues you’re experiencing are not uncommon. I thought I’d share two articles from one of our contributors who talks about his speech issues, as well as the…

Chris H. posted a new activity comment 2 days ago

We hear you, @writingbiz. Having just an ok day? – Chris, ParkinsonsDisease.net Team

Chris H. commented on the post, Dealing with Apathy 2 days, 5 hours ago

That’s a wonderful perspective despite the challenges you two face. Glad to hear that you have help to work on things with your husband, and to care for yourself! Thanks for sharing, @nortonvivian! – Chris, ParkinsonsDisease.net Team

Editorial Team wrote a new article 2 days, 8 hours ago

A Love Letter to My Care Partner

It can be challenging living with an unpredictable chronic condition like Parkinson’s, but for many people living with the condition …

writingbiz posted an update 2 days, 13 hours ago

Meh.

Gretchen Church wrote a new article 3 days, 2 hours ago

An Attitude of Gratitude – Does a Body Good!

“The more you recognize and express gratitude for the things you have, the more things you will have to express …

Chris H. posted a new activity comment 3 days, 3 hours ago

Unfortunately, there’s no singular test to help diagnose PD. Diagnosis is given after an examination of medical history and neurological exams given by a neurologist or movement disorder specialist (MDS). We actually have an article that can help you find an MDS near you here:…

Denis posted an update 3 days, 7 hours ago

Hi I am new to the group. I am late stage 3/early stage 4 in severity. My latest challenge is I am struggling to swallow and my food tastes differently, I also have speech problems and sometimes cannot get a word out. I also muddle up my words. Any advice on swallowing and improving speechz/

wrcarmo posted an update 3 days, 8 hours ago

I saw a video in Brazilian Portuguese, that was so good about dangerous med to sleep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNUt5kFdKZs

PolishPeg posted an update 3 days, 17 hours ago

Husband with PD has completed his 10th Big and Loud PT session and has shown improvement with walking, turning, getting in and out of bed and other movements. His therapist is very knowledgeable regarding PD and personalizes his needs.

rondo154 posted an update 3 days, 19 hours ago

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RobertD posted a new activity comment 3 days, 20 hours ago

Have not yet been diagnosed, but have been doing research and it seems to be every symptom that I am having. Is there a blood test or something my doctor can do to help diagnose this?

yoopergal replied to the topic Caregiving While Traveling in the forum Caregivers and Care Partners 3 days, 21 hours ago

Thanks for your reply. I made a few phone calls today. Trying to figure this all out. I will read the article you linked. More later.

nortonvivian commented on the post, Dealing with Apathy 3 days, 21 hours ago

Thanks so much for your article. It hits very close to home.
As my 84 year-old husband’s Parkinson’s is progressing into stage 4 he has all the symptoms you list plus opting to sleep as much as he can. He had been a 3-4 times a week golfer, gardened extensively, rode the mower over our 2 acres, painted, and played bridge.
Even though he…