The Gift of Calm Giveaway

By ParkinsonsDisease.net Team

1 min read

The Gift of Calm Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest!

As this community knows, some of the most difficult symptoms of Parkinson's are those that are unseen. Mood changes, depression, and apathy can affect every aspect of life. One of the first steps to addressing these issues is to identify them. Practicing mindfulness is an effective way to do this.

In honor of Parkinson's Awareness Month, we want to offer a way to help begin your mindfulness practice with The Gift of Calm giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a 1-year subscription to the Calm app. From guided mindfulness meditation sessions to videos on mindful movement and gentle stretching, Calm offers many ways to start connecting with yourself and the world around you.

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r707 Member
Parkinson's for 9 years I get very depressed especially when grandkids come down and they do not understand that I can't play like they do they keep saying come on pop all let's go play I get it's very aggravating
1. Thea Destephano Member
 r707 I understand exactly how you feel especially if your grandchildren were used to you playing with them in the past. I don’t know their ages or interests but perhaps you can adapt some activities so you can participate. My grandchildren range in age from 7 to 22 so it’s the younger ones who want to play. We made up our own version of catch, giant steps and even have races. If I am in my wheelchair I can win every time so I have a handicap ( lol ). We also do a lot of guessing games. It isn’t the same but I did explain what I can and cannot do. Adapting isn’t easy but it’s doable. Thea DeStephano Community Team Member
r707 Member
Thank you for your reply my grandkids are 5 years 3 years and two years old they don't understand much right now I don't know how to change that 707 name my name is Robert Wilson in Wilmington North Carolina
1. Chris H. Community Admin
 <inline-mention username="r707" user-id="3105604"/> - Hi, Robert! If you're looking to change your user name, you can do so by heading to: <a href='https://parkinsonsdisease.net/profile/edit' target='_blank'>https://parkinsonsdisease.net/profile/edit</a>. Then, scroll down until you see the "Change your username" heading. Hope this helps! - Chris, <a href='https://parkinsonsdisease.net' target='_blank'>ParkinsonsDisease.net</a> Team 
2. Thea Destephano Member
 Robert, Amazon has several books that are age appropriate to explain Parkinson’s. Your grandchildren are a little young but may benefit from having one of these read to them.My favorite is The Tale of a Parkie Princess which is a fairy tale byAnna Konopka. I hope you can find ways to engage with your grandchildren and enjoy time spent with them. Thea
Bill Hughes Member
Hi Robert, I'm Bill, a semi retired Master Mariner. Was at sea from the age of 16, now aged 69 and finally had to call it a day on that career last November. I was diagnosed with PD in 2019. I found the sea life teaches you one way and another to seek out calm, and yes it is often calm amidst the storm too. Nowadays though it is perhaps a slightly different sort of calm I seek and need. I am blessed in that I still have a reasonable amount of energy, was diagnosed later in life than many, was able to carry on working and even now I work, though in a different environment. The practice of Mindfulness is amazing, or perhaps I mean the results can be amazing. Be well and be mindful. Bill
1. Thea Destephano Member
 Bill How amazing to have been at sea for so long. I am a lover of the ocean and its soothing qualities. As you said, the practice of mindfulness can bring the same sense of peace and calm. It is one of the most important things I have learned to put into practice since being diagnosed. Thea DeStephano Community Team Member