50 Bits of Parkinson's Wisdom for Fifty YearsToday, August 26, 2021, I turn 50 years old. And it has been 5 years since Avalanche Day, aka the day of...reactions11comments
Can Biofeedback Help Control My Parkinson’s Symptoms?About 35 years ago, I had been taught some biofeedback techniques while participating in a lupus clinical trial. Could biofeedback be applied...reactionscomments
Grandma, Can You Play?As my symptoms progressed and became more apparent, I wanted to explain my Parkinson’s disease to my 6 grandchildren. They range in...reactions7comments
Saying Goodbye to My CarI didn’t come looking for you. I was intent on buying a "lesser" model. "Oh, but I have something that will be...reactions5comments
Build Good Memories TodayOnce upon a time, while chatting with a fellow teacher about how to engage our college students in their journey to academic...reactions7comments
Will My Father Have Access to Long Term Healthcare?I recently watched an episode of Jon Oliver’s show. My roommate had picked it to watch while we ate dinner. I had...reactionscomments
Understanding How Parkinson's FeelsMany people who live with Parkinson’s wonder how it feels to others. Here, I’d like to take you on a trip from...reactions32comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
Image Issues and ReputationWe hear how Posy dealt with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD). "Please, don't tell anyone until I have come to terms...reactionscomments
Pebbles in the Pond: A Day with Parkinson’sEvery day with Parkinson’s is a balancing act between my medications, my body, and my attitude. I sometimes feel i'm juggling chainsaws, although...reactionscomments
The Dreadfulness of the NightIn case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, "Sleep, Old Buddy, Old Pal ... Where Are You? Night...reactionscomments
My Experience with ImpulsivityThis is the second of 2 articles on dealing with impulsivity. In the first part, "The Problem of Impulsivity and Parkinson's Disease,"...reactionscomments
Never Count Yourself Out – Be GrittyOne of the best tools I have used to stick with daily exercising is grit. Grit as a personal characteristic is special...reactions6comments
Medical Cannabis For Dyskinesia?My husband, Rob, suffers greatly from dyskinesia, those involuntary movements caused by being on the carbidopa/levodopa for over 20 years. These movements...reactions1comment
Swimming and Parkinson’sEvery year, my family travels up north to enjoy a week-long vacation on a Michigan lake. Historically, we’ve travelled to the lapping...reactionscomments
Sleep, Old Buddy, Old Pal ... Where Are You?Parkinson’s disease has many faces ... many guises. Do not be naive and underestimate it. Evidently, there are overt symptoms, which are...reactions4comments
Planning for the Future: What Documents Are Necessary?Planning for the future is necessary when one has Parkinson's disease (PD). Making plans with my spouse, family, or attorney is recommended...reactions4comments
The Problem of Impulsivity and Parkinson’s DiseaseLife-changing circumstances, conflict in our relationships, and financial problems, often accompany a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Adapting to life with PD...reactions4comments
My Parkinson’s Do Over ListI am often asked what I would do differently about Parkinson’s disease (PD) if I could go back in time. Having spent...reactions3comments
I Have Something to Tell YouTo my husband: I have Parkinson’s. Response: A hug and then "Well, at least we know what it is now. Do you...reactions8comments
