Everything You Need to Know About Lee Silverman Voice TreatmentI recently stumbled upon a suggestion on our ParkinsonsDisease.net Facebook page that got me thinking. There’s a program that’s designed to help...reactions13comments
The Magic of Journaling with Mindful ArtRecently I wrote an article, "The Joy of Journaling," which explored the many types of written journals. There are also many kinds of...reactions15comments
Parkinson's Exercise BooksOne of my dad’s greatest complaints about Parkinson’s disease is that it drastically limits his mobility. If he doesn’t complete his daily...reactions3comments
There’s No Time Like NowEver since my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, there has been a sense of urgency to my life. I seem to hop...reactions1comment
Is There a Secret to Living Well with Parkinson’s?I never would have dreamt that I could thrive with Parkinson's. Recently, I was asked to participate in a book project about...reactions10comments
Balancing My Parkinson’s Time CheckbookBalancing my Parkinson’s time checkbook ... a version of "time is money." I fight my Parkinson’s by staying as mentally and physically...reactions2comments
'Tis the Season to Be JollyAh, Christmas! or Bah, Humbug? What is Santa bringing you this year? With Parkinson's disease (PD), he sometimes delivers a sack of...reactionscomments
My Role in the Cull of ConnectionsIn case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article: The Inevitable Cull of Connections. It would be erroneous and...reactions2comments
One More Thing I Didn’t KnowWhen we reach a "certain age," we tend to think we know everything we need to know. It may be because we’ve had...reactions2comments
Parkinson’s Disease CookbooksI was recently reading through comments on a Parkinson’s forum when I came across an idea. Someone wanted to know whether there...reactions2comments
Foods That Help Protect Parkinson's Throughout the Holiday SeasonManaging Parkinson's disease (PD) throughout the holidays is no small feat. Between the alcohol, sweet treats, and increased sedentary time, these sudden...reactionscomments
Lack of Regular ExerciseLast time in "Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?," we heard how exercise, although an essential component in the lives of her parents...reactions3comments
The Inevitable Cull of ConnectionsThere was a pivotal, yet somewhat inevitable crossroads juncture that I encountered in my Parkinson’s "journey." The culling of my social connections...reactions4comments
Health Care Decisions for Your FutureAn uncertain future can cause anyone anxiety. Caregivers often worry about making health care decisions. An important step you can take for your loved...reactions1comment
Memory Loss and Parkinson’sMy mom is in the kitchen when I catch her with tears in her eyes. I don’t know what happened, but I’m...reactions6comments
The Joy of JournalingAfter being diagnosed with a serious autoimmune condition at the age of 12, my neurologist suggested I keep a journal to express...reactionscomments
Microaggressions and Parkinson's DiseaseI am aware of social microaggressions in society against minorities, women, politics, and more, through my readings on social mores in America...reactions4comments
Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?Posy has pondered whether she should blame her sweet tooth and carb-rich diet for her Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis. Maybe that is...reactionscomments
The Timing of Parkinson’s MedicationsWhen my dad was initially diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013, he began taking levodopa in order to help to curb his...reactionscomments
Improving Quality of Life with Parkinson's and DepressionDepression occurs more frequently and is less often treated than many other Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Here are some sobering numbers and...reactions2comments
