Living

Parkinson’s is a funny old disease to get your head around. I do not mean funny in the classical "LOL" sense ... but I mean funny in the sense that...

While doing stretching exercises I often listen to music to help keep rhythm and make it a little less boring. One day the Beatles iconic song "Let it Be" began...

In life, there are 2 sides to every story. For instance, my whole dealing with Parkinson’s thing says that in order to be optimally functional, I need to avoid timelines...

Last year, I sent my dad a pair of adaptive shoes and an adaptive (magnetic) shirt, thinking that they might be able to take some of the frustration out of...

Recently, I stayed at an inpatient rehabilitation facility due to an exacerbation of my Parkinson’s disease. During my 3-week stay, I decided to compare the amount of time that I...

In 2013 I received a diagnosis of a rare movement disorder known as primary orthostatic tremor which affects your legs only upon standing. The tremors stop as soon as you...

Ask not what others can do for you, ask what you can do independently for yourself. My apologies for borrowing inspiration from President John F. Kennedy, I feel that we...

Navigating mealtime while managing Parkinson’s disease (PD) can feel like no small feat some days. Many people with Parkinson's struggle with dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. This makes many foods hard...

Content Note: This article describes experiences with suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. Posy objects to those pseudo-heartfelt posts...

For many people with Parkinson’s, the idea of joyful living stands in complete opposition to where they are now forced to exist. This seems logical since the idea of jubilation...

Dad’s voice is a whisper when I pick up the phone on one particularly chilly afternoon. "Hi, Mary Beth," the person on the other end is like a gust of...

I actually began seeing a movement disorder specialist for another disorder about 7 years before I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Primary orthostatic tremor is a neurological condition that...

The winter sky is a black abyss by 6:00 PM in the Rocky Mountains, which creates a knot of inner turmoil in my gut. The evenings feel hopeless, like we’ll...

Parkinson’s disease (PD) has taken a lot from me as a person. It is definitely more of a taker than a giver in that sense. Some of the things it...

It can happen to all of us now or later ... I went to the hospital. I experienced a urinary tract infection and was treated by my primary care doctor...

Getting ready for mealtime when managing Parkinson’s disease is no small feat. Symptoms can often interfere with kitchen skills such as chopping, peeling, and cooking – making your favorite recipes...

I’ve found laughing a lot every day to be one of my major Parkinson’s coping skills. Laughing or even smiling seems to break up negative thinking and can lighten up even...

Lately, my sleep routine has been transforming into something different. As a result, I’ve been making some adjustments to counter obstacles over time, and they’ve allowed for a difference in...

Before the Academy Awards, I try to watch the movies nominated for best picture. This year that was a tall order as there were a total of 10 nominations. While...

I awoke this morning at 7 AM. I know that a one sentence paragraph is generally frowned upon. When it is used, however, it places emphasis on the topic. Let...