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Posy reacts oddly to her diagnosis. “I’m surprised you didn’t bring your husband with you to this appointment?” remarked the neurologist. Posy, still innocent of her fate, thought that would...

One of the first signs of Parkinson’s disease is a hand tremor. I remember my father first experiencing those hand tremors. He stopped being able to sign his signature, something...

We certainly know that Parkinson’s disease (PD) can zap your energy and make you feel negative about life. This is true if you have the disease or if you are...

I have difficulty asking for help even though Parkinson’s has significantly degraded my physical abilities. That is a big problem. Yes, not asking for help is a “guy” thing. Most women believe...

Every morning when I wake up, it feels like I am experiencing a quasi-resurrection. That may sound somewhat bamboozling...so please let me elaborate. During the night the complex cocktail of...

I’d like to think I’m easy-going when it comes to interactions that affect my Parkinson’s. In fact, the “whatever you need, I’m easy” response is my go-to when it comes...

Two years ago, we were traveling to London, Florence, Venice, and Rome. I was having some back pain when walking even a short difference, so determined to go on this...

COVID-19 is a big topic of discussion in our household. My dad has been vaccinated because he recognizes that Parkinson's disease (PD) puts him in a high-risk category. And he...

Almost everywhere you go, music is playing in the background. From cars, stores, offices, and even a teen rolling by on a skateboard wearing a pair of earbuds, music is inescapable...

My brother recently tested positive for COVID-19. As an asymptomatic fellow, this is actually the second time he’s had the virus and we can’t even tell he has it. The...

I often receive emails from people who have specific questions about Parkinson’s disease (PD). Today I heard from a woman who introduced herself as a non-Parkinson's gal who has PD...

There is much to do made of a baby’s “firsts.” First word. First tooth. First step. I do not remember my first step, but I definitely remember my first long...

I have Parkinson’s. My biggest issue is balance and I use hiking sticks to get around. When my wife and care partner suggested spending 2 or 3 hours together with a...

Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing the benefits of participating in support groups. Peter shares how social isolation can even negatively impact health. Learn...

The initial diagnosis of Parkinson’s can be devastating. A feeling of helplessness, fear, and anxiety are common reactions. I was overcome by anxiety after my diagnosis. What did the future...

Whole grains have a reputation for being good for the heart, but did you know that they can also fuel a healthy brain? Whole grains are a form of healthy...

I am nothing without my Parkinson’s medication. A harsh and damning indictment upon my own self-worth. But, nonetheless very true. I could play the role of devil’s advocate. And I...

The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like Parkinson's disease can...

Since I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2020, I have been interested in how to make my life easier in my activities of daily living. These tidbits of...

In the previous article, What's Wrong with Me?, I described how our erstwhile sparkling young lady was now suffering a myriad of minor health problems. Please read on ... OMG!...