Living

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 Eagle Scout in my age group? Couldn’t you get...

Posy is making her usual New Year's resolutions: To find a dance class and to attend the dance class! And, to eat more healthily (in particular, to eat more protein...

This interview contains 2 parts. Continue reading about Enigma-PD in part 2 of this interview with Dr. Paul Thompson. I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with...

I woke up one morning with a strange feeling. At least strange for someone with Parkinson’s. Nothing was stiff. I easily rolled out of bed. I didn’t feel like I...

Hello to my fellow persons with Parkinson’s (PWP). I imagine you have heard that exercise is good for you. Knowing that does not mean you will get off the couch...

It’s not another fad diet but a time-tested lifestyle! The Mediterranean diet for Parkinson’s is consistently suggested by dietitians as a preventative and therapeutic approach to disease management. While it’s...

In the Parkinson’s community, you commonly hear 2 terms in forums and columns: a PWP (person with Parkinson’s), and a caregiver (those who care for a PWP). I’m not currently...

Looking back, Posy's bout of depression, anxiety, and akathisia (a kind of restless legs) may have been her first warnings of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Did any of you tread a...

It’s impossible not to think about the later stages of Parkinson’s when someone you love has the disease. I’ve always preferred to look the problem straight in the eyes, even...

I recently stumbled upon a suggestion on our ParkinsonsDisease.net Facebook page that got me thinking. There’s a program that’s designed to help Parkinson’s patients combat symptoms that relate to vocal...

Recently I wrote an article, "The Joy of Journaling," which explored the many types of written journals. There are also many kinds of journaling that incorporate art. An art journal is...

One of my dad’s greatest complaints about Parkinson’s disease is that it drastically limits his mobility. If he doesn’t complete his daily stretches or participate in some type of exercise...

Ever since my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, there has been a sense of urgency to my life. I seem to hop on more flights every year, just as eager...

I never would have dreamt that I could thrive with Parkinson's. Recently, I was asked to participate in a book project about women with Parkinson’s disease (PD). I had to submit...

Balancing my Parkinson’s time checkbook ... a version of "time is money." I fight my Parkinson’s by staying as mentally and physically active as possible. It wasn’t always that way. I initially...

Ah, Christmas! or Bah, Humbug? What is Santa bringing you this year? With Parkinson's disease (PD), he sometimes delivers a sack of gifts you don't want. On top of mobility...

In case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article: The Inevitable Cull of Connections. It would be erroneous and a fallacy to say that the blame for...

When we reach a "certain age," we tend to think we know everything we need to know. It may be because we’ve had at least a passing experience with everything life...

I was recently reading through comments on a Parkinson’s forum when I came across an idea. Someone wanted to know whether there are cookbooks that are specifically designed for those...

Managing Parkinson's disease (PD) throughout the holidays is no small feat. Between the alcohol, sweet treats, and increased sedentary time, these sudden lifestyle changes can wreak havoc on disease symptoms...