Facing Multiple Illnesses at the Same TimeBefore I was born, my dad almost lost his life to ulcerative colitis. He was on his honeymoon when he had to...reactions4comments
Sparky Speaks about Immunizations and PetsRight after ParkinsonsDisease.net published my COVID vaccine article, I came home from work to find the canine love of my life, Sparky...reactions5comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactions2comments
5 Sweet Treats for Parkinson’s Disease ProtectionThe holiday season doesn’t seem to end until after Valentine’s Day! It can often feel like a feeding frenzy, especially for sugary...reactionscomments
Good Days, Bad Days: Could It Be My Attitude?Almost all of us who have Parkinson’s experience good days and bad days. Focusing on how I feel physically doesn’t consider all...reactions8comments
My Dad, My Other HeroIn case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, "My Mom, My Hero". Today my dad had a dental...reactionscomments
Can a High-Carb Diet Alone Cause PD?Posy had always thought that the Sword of Damocles would fall on her one day. In spite of her seemingly great genes...reactionscomments
Stress Management and Why It MattersAs the entire world was closing down due to COVID-19, global stress levels were at an all-time high. For the first time...reactions9comments
Thriving and Living Well With Parkinson's During These Stressful TimesPrécis: Likely, your boss, manager, neighbor, or loved ones have sent you a list of things to do or survive better during...reactions2comments
One Last First PitchIn the words of Harry Doyle (AKA Bob Uecker), 50 Cent’s first pitch was a little outside. In reality, it was more...reactionscomments
My Feelings on Being Diagnosed with Parkinson's DiseaseWhen I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), my mind was in a whirlwind! My thoughts raced. How could this happen to me? Hadn't...reactions9comments
Chasing Perfection and Having Parkinson’s Chasing perfection started early in my BP (before Parkinson’s) years. My parents had very high expectations of me. Straight A's? Don’t they have A+? First to...reactionscomments
Happy New Life? Finding a Cure Together!Posy is making her usual New Year's resolutions: To find a dance class and to attend the dance class! And, to eat...reactionscomments
An Interview with Dr. Paul Thompson of Enigma-PD: Part 1This interview contains 2 parts. Continue reading about Enigma-PD in part 2 of this interview with Dr. Paul Thompson. I recently had...reactionscomments
The Parkinson's GremlinsI woke up one morning with a strange feeling. At least strange for someone with Parkinson’s. Nothing was stiff. I easily rolled...reactions5comments
Calling All Couch PotatoesHello to my fellow persons with Parkinson’s (PWP). I imagine you have heard that exercise is good for you. Knowing that does...reactionscomments
The Must-Knows About the Mediterranean Diet for Parkinson’sIt’s not another fad diet but a time-tested lifestyle! The Mediterranean diet for Parkinson’s is consistently suggested by dietitians as a preventative...reactions6comments
My Issue with Defining Myself as a CaregiverIn the Parkinson’s community, you commonly hear 2 terms in forums and columns: a PWP (person with Parkinson’s), and a caregiver (those...reactions4comments
Was My Depression a Warning Sign of Parkinson's?Looking back, Posy's bout of depression, anxiety, and akathisia (a kind of restless legs) may have been her first warnings of Parkinson’s...reactions2comments
Later Stages of Parkinson’sIt’s impossible not to think about the later stages of Parkinson’s when someone you love has the disease. I’ve always preferred to...reactions3comments
