The Complications of International TravelPosy, who lives in the UK, needed to to see her daughter, who lives in the USA. She needed to. Her daughter...reactions3comments
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
Swallowing Problems and Parkinson’s"Swallowing is a big deal for Parkinson’s people," Dad explains one early morning. I know that he is hinting at one of...reactions7comments
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
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
Treating the Cause Rather than the SymptomsI recently felt the urge to air out my dirty laundry by writing an email to an uncle. I wanted to know...reactionscomments
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
My Eyes! My Eyes! Parkinson’s Vision ProblemsI began to notice I was having some issues reading. It was okay for about 10 minutes or so and then I would...reactionscomments
Using Technology to Fight Parkinson’sAs I watch my dad’s Parkinson’s progress, I’m always looking for ways to combat his symptoms. He already addresses diet, and exercise...reactionscomments
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
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
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
Parkinson’s Home HacksI’ve noticed that my dad takes advantage of certain household features when Parkinson’s makes his day uncertain. For example, he frequently leans...reactionscomments
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
Life Transitions & Parkinson's: When Not Happening is HappeningAccording to Nancy Schlossberg, an educator on life transitions, "non-events" occur in ways that affect us just as much as actual events...reactions5comments
Engulfed by the Enormity of the DiagnosisWhen I was first diagnosed 8 long years ago, I recall letting out a guttural wail ... an aching sound that emanated...reactions6comments
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
Understanding Cramping and Parkinson’s DiseaseI recently woke up to a message from my dad. He wrote: "Mary Beth, you should look and see if there’s a...reactionscomments
