“I Wish Others Could Understand” – Parkinson’s and Mental HealthParkinson’s disease (PD) can be life-altering. Beyond the well-known symptoms, the progression of the condition, cognitive changes, and the strain it places on relationships can have a major effect on... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What Sleep Issues Do You Experience? Results From Our SurveySleep plays an important role in overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, it is common for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to experience a variety of sleep problems. These issues can... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well. Fatigue can impact every aspect of daily life... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of ParkinsonsDisease.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of LifeIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of parkinsonsdisease.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Traveling the Rocky Treatment Path With Parkinson’sAnyone affected by Parkinson’s disease knows how challenging and debilitating it can be, especially as the condition advances from early to late stage. People diagnosed with Parkinson’s, as well as... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
[DO NOT PUBLISH] The Emotional Toll of Chronic IllnessTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know have thoughts of suicide, have... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Parkinson’s Disease—Coming to Terms with the “New Me”Parkinson’s disease (PD) is incredibly complex — each individual experiences a unique set of symptoms and disease progression varies person by person. Many people with PD are often left wondering... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
Parkinson’s Disease—Going Beyond the TremorWe conducted a large survey of people who have Parkinson’s disease (PD), and asked many questions about what it’s like living with a chronic health condition that affects people so... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
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