Accommodations for those of us with disabilities I am becoming increasingly frustrated by finding so many places that claim to be handicap accessible and then I find that they are not. Most stores ,restaurants, etc in our...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesAwarenessCoping
Nursing home?I have been caring for my husband for several years. In addition to PD he has been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease dementia. It’s getting too much for me. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments24 repliesCoping
Recurrent thoughtsI’m curious if anything like this has come up for you? My background is eight years of Parkinson’s disease, which has been relatively mild. Most people are not even aware...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCognitive IssuesCoping
Parkinson’s Anxiety/Mood swings I was diagnosed with PD 9 years ago and recently have been experiencing more anxiety and mood swings. Has anyone had any luck with a particular medication for this and/or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingDepressionMental Health
Humor: Without It...Life Can Be BoringFirst of all, EVERYONE is a comedian. The difference is most of us don't get paid being one. But in this community you get a chance to make people LAUGH...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedApathy
Need advice:I have been dating a guy for only three months We are close and care for each other but he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s I am very confused and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping
Sexual side effects from PD MedicationsI am new to this forum and this is my first and very difficult post to write. My husband and I have been married for 31 years and he was...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwarenessSide EffectsCoping
Advice on how to handle my sisterGood evening. My sister is 56 and has been diagnosed with Parkinsons. I would like to know how do I handle this and how can I help her? What can...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingAwarenessExercise
CaregivingSo recently becoming the full time caregiver to my wife who recently had some trauma (Broke Humorous in a fall) Escalated her pd & dementia To the point of now...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersCoping
Newly diagnosed, but coping at age 80I was diagnosed 6 mo ago by my PCP while at a visit for my husband, age 82. We have been married 63 yr.this month. My Dr noticed my gait...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly DiagnosedCoping