Finding Credible Health InformationThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites...reactions3comments
Trying Biofeedback for Parkinson's Gut IssuesI previously wrote an article about how biofeedback is used to help patients control some body functions such as heart rate and...reactionscomments
Living on the Downhill SlopeThere are lots of movies and self help books with a mid-life crisis theme. You know, when you suddenly find a clock...reactionscomments
On Parkinson’s and Finding Reasons to HopeOne of the many gifts of being a Parkinson’s community member is that I often have a lens into other people’s lives...reactions3comments
Who Gets Parkinson's and Why?In your twenties, life rolls along punctuated by the golden achievements of University degrees, post-graduate studies and employment and the excitement and...reactions3comments
The Risks of Brain SurgeryI’ve been under the knife before. Last year, I trusted a handful of medical professionals to keep me alive while repairing the...reactions5comments
How Will People React to Your Diagnosis? Sharing bad news affects people differently. (Well, of course it does!) As the sharer of bad news about your health, you are...reactions3comments
The Care We NeedSitting here today, I think about the myriad ailments that I feel as a 50-plus-year-old man with Parkinson’s. For instance, my back...reactions8comments
Lessons I’m Applying to My Parkinson’s From the World Happiness ReportRecently I was taking an online trivia quiz based on cultural diversity. One question was: "Where are the happiest people in the...reactions2comments
Helpful Hints for Long-Distance CaregivingBeing a caregiver can be rewarding but also draining. In many cases, caregivers and those they care for live nearby or even...reactionscomments
Coming out of the Parkinson's ClosetHow long did you stay in that closet? How long is it, Posy wonders, before most newly diagnosed PWP (People with Parkinson’s)...reactions12comments
Using Dragon Speech to Text SoftwareOn Netflix, there’s a show called Sweet Tooth. Like many comic books turned into movies, this features a dystopian theme. However, it...reactionscomments
Who Am I?I used to have a fairly clear idea of who I am. Always upbeat and involved in my community, my church, and...reactions10comments
On Retirement and Parkinson’s DiseaseI came from a nuclear family with Midwestern values and thick American determination. My mom stayed at home for most of my...reactions4comments
Parkinson’s Medication: My Frenemy?When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease on 28th July 2013, at 11 am (it’s hard to forget the exact details of...reactions14comments
Who Is the Future of Parkinson's Advocacy?In 2018, I was given the opportunity to write for Health Union. Having previously blogged about my Parkinson’s experience for the previous...reactionscomments
When Is It Time to Use a Walker?The first time my mom suggested that my dad use a walker during his off periods, he rolled his eyes. He wasn't...reactions4comments
Dare to Care about Self-careManaging my Parkinson’s disease is a daily challenge. Often it feels like a burden and a chore. It can feel like having...reactions20comments
Rasagiline and Fatigue: A Follow UpIn a previously published article, Posy tried to find out if anyone else thought that perhaps Rasagiline was making them tired. Posy...reactions16comments
Parkinson’s PauseWhen I was first diagnosed, I totally threw myself into all things Parkinson's related. A zoom support group, an online support group...reactions1comment
