A Celebration of SlownessThe sun rips through the window shades on a particularly chilly winter morning, and I feel myself grumble beneath my comforter. It...reactions2comments
Negative Thinking: A Barrier To Managing Parkinson’sIn our society, acute or chronic illness is often managed through medication. Many of us have come to rely on the idea...reactions14comments
Facing Other Illnesses with Parkinson'sDo you find it difficult to differentiate between just a "bad day" and "being ill" now that you have Parkinson’s disease (PD)? Posy...reactions7comments
Thinking About My Future with Parkinson'sFor many people, Christmas and Hanukah bring presents to those we love and value. Likewise, New Year’s Eve brings resolutions for what...reactions4comments
Remembering My Dad Who Had Parkinson's DiseaseMy father, who had Parkinson’s disease (PD), passed away at age 88 in October of 2022. I did the eulogy at his...reactions11comments
An Eye-deal Specialist to Treat Parkinson's Vision IssuesAt 3 years of age, I needed to wear eyeglasses. Then in 2020, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and I...reactions17comments
Weight Management and Parkinson's - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactions2comments
The Tough Decision to Put Dad In A Nursing HomeMy head and heart have been filled with negative thoughts related to my father’s recent move to a skilled nursing home. I’m trying...reactionscomments
Go for Whole Grains to Protect Against Parkinson’s DiseaseWhen my clients get tired of brown rice and pasta, they often ask for meal ideas with whole grains. My response is...reactions1comment
My Own LassieAs a child I used to love watching Lassie save Timmy from all sorts of predicaments. Timmy would be in the well...reactions11comments
How Does Your Parkinson's Support Group Grow?I was not sure about participating in a support group after my Parkinson’s diagnosis. I had met only one person with Parkinson's...reactions4comments
Do Not Despair!A few months ago, Posy was reprimanding herself for not having a proper exercise plan. She was laying the foundations, doing the...reactions11comments
Disability Versus AccessibilityThe neat thing about being a part of a community is that members can react to one another’s ideas to expand or...reactions15comments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with Parkinson's disease can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people...reactionscomments
Helping My Parents with At-Home Fitness for Parkinson’s"Mary Beth, we need to take my car into the shop," my dad tells me when I come home for the holidays...reactionscomments
Getting Off The Couch Is HardWhy should I get off the couch? It’s comfy. According to the Parkinson’s Outcomes Project, "people with Parkinson's disease who start exercising...reactions8comments
Dealing With the Fear of Parkinson’sFear is an emotion that everyone experiences, but for those who live with Parkinson’s disease (PD), fear can be a more common...reactions6comments
Living with Parkinson's Disease Is No Walk in the ParkLet’s get real ... living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is no walk in the park (pardon my pun.) Parkinson’s disease is a...reactions4comments
The Big QuestionsCan anyone answer the questions we all ask? When 2 people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) meet, the conversation usually unfolds in a...reactions4comments
Clinging to Creature ComfortsThe blue light flickers in the living room, projecting pictures of real-time news events one evening. I know that it’s my dad...reactions8comments
