There Is Not Enough Time To Do It AllPosy finds that having Parkinson’s disease (PD) narrows her range of skills. Do you have PD? If so, Posy would like to know how you manage your time and energy to...reactions12comments
The Love and Limitations of Levodopa: From a Levodopa JunkieWhat role does levodopa play in my Parkinson’s disease management? If I was a car, levodopa would be my gas. It fuels and powers my broken body in a way...reactions10comments
Why I Use MyChart and TelemedicineWhen I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in August of 2020, the pandemic had just started, and although MyChart was available through most doctors and hospitals, it was not...reactions2comments
Retired Life in the Presence of Parkinson's DiseaseAfter 3 years of phased retirement, getting mentally and emotionally prepared for the event, retirement happened. And, as Nina Simone sings, "It's a new dawn / It's a new day...reactions6comments
Parkinson’s Disease Convinced Me It Was Time to RetireTo many people reading this blog post, you may have been dreaming of retirement for much of your adult life. Not me. An old saying goes, "Some people work to...reactions2comments
An Adjustment for Tremors: Deep Brain StimulationSitting, facing the team of neurological professionals in front of me, I found myself in a conundrum. In all my posts about Parkinson’s, I’ve always been open about the fear...reactions12comments
An Adjustment for Tremors: Focused UltrasoundThis all began when my wife turned me on to a procedure called focused ultrasound (FUS). This is similar to deep brain stimulation (DBS), though, in its most important aspect...reactions7comments
A Personal Perspective on Anxiety and Parkinson'sTo a person living with Parkinson's disease, anxiety is probably an all too familiar, hideous condition. Posy's story may ring a few bells. Following a serious case of streptococcal pneumonia...reactions4comments
Random Musings on Accepting Parkinson’sI have said I do not, and will not, accept Parkinson’s disease (PD). I do not deny that I have it. I see doctors and take medications. But acceptance, as...reactions28comments
My Problem with Parkinson's Disease and Spatial AwarenessWe recently visited Jacksonville Beach, Florida, the home of The Tournament Players Club Sawgrass golf course (TPC Sawgrass) and the host of the Players Golf Tournament on the Professional Golf...reactions10comments
Positive Versus Negative Thinking with Parkinson's DiseaseI must admit that since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), I have had bouts of positive and negative thinking. Since everyone has a different experience dealing with PD, I know...reactions4comments
Parkinson's Disease Is a ThiefParkinson’s is a funny old disease to get your head around. I do not mean funny in the classical "LOL" sense ... but I mean funny in the sense that...reactions49comments
Let It Be: My Outlook for Coping with Multiple ConditionsWhile doing stretching exercises I often listen to music to help keep rhythm and make it a little less boring. One day the Beatles iconic song "Let it Be" began...reactions7comments
Facing the Future with Parkinson's, Stoically and RealisticallyIn life, there are 2 sides to every story. For instance, my whole dealing with Parkinson’s thing says that in order to be optimally functional, I need to avoid timelines...reactions9comments
On Adaptive Tools, Pride, and Parkinson’sLast year, I sent my dad a pair of adaptive shoes and an adaptive (magnetic) shirt, thinking that they might be able to take some of the frustration out of...reactions1comment
Increasing Exercise for Parkinson’s: The Benefits I ExperiencedRecently, I stayed at an inpatient rehabilitation facility due to an exacerbation of my Parkinson’s disease. During my 3-week stay, I decided to compare the amount of time that I...reactions15comments
May I Help You?In 2013 I received a diagnosis of a rare movement disorder known as primary orthostatic tremor which affects your legs only upon standing. The tremors stop as soon as you...reactionscomments
Trying to Remain as Independent as Possible with Parkinson'sAsk not what others can do for you, ask what you can do independently for yourself. My apologies for borrowing inspiration from President John F. Kennedy, I feel that we...reactions6comments
Soft Texture Breakfast Foods for Parkinson’s DiseaseNavigating mealtime while managing Parkinson’s disease (PD) can feel like no small feat some days. Many people with Parkinson's struggle with dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. This makes many foods hard...reactions1comment
Community Shares: My Shingles SurpriseRecently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles...reactionscomments
