What I’ve Learned About MannitolMy dad and I are always on the hunt for strategies that may help to alleviate his Parkinson's symptoms. Recently, we've both...reactions1comment
Living Without RegretsIf you knew you were facing the last months or years with a loved one, would you do anything differently? Would you...reactions5comments
Just an Excuse?Posy wonders if her brain created a proper disease as an excuse for her increasing physical and depressive ailments. Of course, Posy...reactionscomments
The First Step Is Always the Hardest"The first step is always the hardest" is a saying most of us have had echoing around in our brains our whole...reactions1comment
Be Your Own Best AdvocateIn a former article about the "7 Healthy Habits of People with Parkinsons," the first habit I mentioned was the need for...reactionscomments
Prayer for Parkinson'sP is for Parkinson’s and prayer. Not a coincidence. It takes lots of prayers to deal with all things Parkinson’s disease (PD). For me...reactionscomments
ParkinsonsDisease.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on ParkinsonsDisease.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated...reactionscomments
The Soft Way to Fuel for Parkinson’s DiseaseParkinson’s disease (PD) may make it difficult to swallow, and your diet could need texture adjustments. In PD, swallowing impairments can vary...reactions4comments
Managing Chronic Stress in Parkinson'sChronic stress has a confounding effect on people with Parkinson's disease (PD). I recently came across 2 studies that reported how stress...reactions5comments
Posy Wonders If She Is Fooling Herself or OthersPosy was trying to psych herself up to take a solo trip to visit her daughter in Florida. But, as finances were...reactions8comments
5 Ways to Celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness MonthEvery April, thousands of people with Parkinson’s come together to bring a little bit of attention to their plight. Parkinson’s Awareness Month...reactions2comments
Whose Fault Is This?It had never occurred to anyone (least of all the doctors) that Posy would be struck down with an "old person’s" mobility...reactions23comments
Personal Books About Parkinson’s DiseaseIt can be easy to get lost in research textbooks, mulling over the knowledge that we’ve accumulated about Parkinson’s disease. Reading facts...reactionscomments
The Luckiest Man (and Woman) in the WorldMy husband and I were at the doctor’s office this past Valentine's Day. A nurse asked what I had been given for...reactions5comments
Creating a Smart Network to Help Dad to Manage Parkinson’sOver the past few years, I’ve been gifting my dad different smart devices that he can use to help simplify or eliminate...reactions4comments
Life on the Parkinson’s TreadmillSomeone recently asked me, "What do you find to be the greatest challenge of living with Parkinson’s?" Kind of a show stopper...reactions10comments
Express Yourself! The Parkinson's Brain on ImprovThe first rule of Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment, at least where I live, is to take medicine. Next, exercise may or may...reactions7comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
How Do You Do It? Working and Parkinson'sAre you still trying to go to work? Posy can cope with working from home, but she would find it too difficult...reactions27comments
How Chocolate May Help Protect Against Parkinson’s DiseaseIf you feel chocolate makes everything better, you’re in my camp! While it may sound too good to be true, it offers...reactions1comment
