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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...

Last time in "Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?," we heard how exercise, although an essential component in the lives of her parents, was a bit of an effort for Posy...

There was a pivotal, yet somewhat inevitable crossroads juncture that I encountered in my Parkinson’s "journey." The culling of my social connections. The enormity of the juggernaut diagnosis that I...

An uncertain future can cause anyone anxiety. Caregivers often worry about making health care decisions. An important step you can take for your loved ones is deciding how your healthcare is managed...

My mom is in the kitchen when I catch her with tears in her eyes. I don’t know what happened, but I’m venturing a guess. I’ve seen changes that Parkinson’s...

After being diagnosed with a serious autoimmune condition at the age of 12, my neurologist suggested I keep a journal to express my emotions and fears. My parents gave me...

I am aware of social microaggressions in society against minorities, women, politics, and more, through my readings on social mores in America. But, upon further reflection, I began thinking of...

Posy has pondered whether she should blame her sweet tooth and carb-rich diet for her Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis. Maybe that is a possibility. But then again, was the culprit...

When my dad was initially diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013, he began taking levodopa in order to help to curb his symptoms. Initially, his symptoms were somewhat mild. He’d...

Depression occurs more frequently and is less often treated than many other Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Here are some sobering numbers and thoughts about depression in Parkinson's disease ... Depression...

Dear Santa, Thank you for all the past holiday gifts you delivered to me such as the great toys, beautiful socks, ties, and handkerchiefs. I haven't written to you in...

The self-help industry would have you believe change is easy. Just follow a few steps and you will embrace change. Reality says change is hard. A new job may be a positive...

It’s the day before my 30th birthday when I wake to a cold Alaskan morning. It has been a dream of mine to make it to the bush, and after...

The holiday season rarely runs smoothly. In fact, it can be quite hard. The combination of constipation-inducing medications, large holiday meals, and lengthy sedentary time may have you straining for...

In 1979 I was unaware of a newly published book that would become meaningful to me 42 years later. Reading Transitions, by William Bridges, recently opened my mind and heart...

In Pennsylvania, there is a small town called Centralia. Not much is there, but you may have heard of it since a 1962 mine fire made it infamous. Next year...