An Interview with Pickleball Instructor Deonna Shake"Pickles! Pickles, bring back that ball right now!" I smile thinking of a dog named Pickles. It is not just his name that amuses me, but the fact that a... By Lorraine WilsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Off Time" and Parkinson's Disease: A Personal ExperienceFor those impacted by Parkinson's disease, we know that the symptoms may change over time. I recently experienced an episode that lasted for over 2 hours. As usual, I took... By Marc MitnickBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
What I’ve Learned About MannitolMy dad and I are always on the hunt for strategies that may help to alleviate his Parkinson's symptoms. Recently, we've both heard a lot about mannitol - a sweetener... By MaryBeth SkylisBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Living Without RegretsIf you knew you were facing the last months or years with a loved one, would you do anything differently? Would you change the words that spill from your mouth?... By MaryBeth SkylisBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Just an Excuse?Posy wonders if her brain created a proper disease as an excuse for her increasing physical and depressive ailments. Of course, Posy is apt to blame herself for everything. But... By PosyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The First Step Is Always the Hardest"The first step is always the hardest" is a saying most of us have had echoing around in our brains our whole lives. Variations on this theme go way back... By Phil HortonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Be Your Own Best AdvocateIn a former article about the "7 Healthy Habits of People with Parkinsons," the first habit I mentioned was the need for self-advocacy. Recently I discovered just how important that... By Thea DestephanoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Prayer for Parkinson'sP is for Parkinson’s and prayer. Not a coincidence. It takes lots of prayers to deal with all things Parkinson’s disease (PD). For me, a daily dose of prayers does wonders to... By Suzanne TroyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Soft Way to Fuel for Parkinson’s DiseaseParkinson’s disease (PD) may make it difficult to swallow, and your diet could need texture adjustments. In PD, swallowing impairments can vary from mild to challenging.1 If difficulty swallowing does... By Melissa HalasBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Managing Chronic Stress in Parkinson'sChronic stress has a confounding effect on people with Parkinson's disease (PD). I recently came across 2 studies that reported how stress affects the motor symptoms of PD, including freezing... By Marc MitnickBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Posy Wonders If She Is Fooling Herself or OthersPosy was trying to psych herself up to take a solo trip to visit her daughter in Florida. But, as finances were tight, and Parkinson's disease had made the previous... By PosyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
5 Ways to Celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness MonthEvery April, thousands of people with Parkinson’s come together to bring a little bit of attention to their plight. Parkinson’s Awareness Month provides an opportunity for those who are impacted... By MaryBeth SkylisBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Whose Fault Is This?It had never occurred to anyone (least of all the doctors) that Posy would be struck down with an "old person’s" mobility disease such as Parkinson’s. Remember that phrase in... By PosyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Personal Books About Parkinson’s DiseaseIt can be easy to get lost in research textbooks, mulling over the knowledge that we’ve accumulated about Parkinson’s disease. Reading facts and figures allows us to calibrate our understanding... By MaryBeth SkylisBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Luckiest Man (and Woman) in the WorldMy husband and I were at the doctor’s office this past Valentine's Day. A nurse asked what I had been given for the special day. She was a bit surprised... By Pat LaPointeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Creating a Smart Network to Help Dad to Manage Parkinson’sOver the past few years, I’ve been gifting my dad different smart devices that he can use to help simplify or eliminate processes that are becoming more difficult for him... By MaryBeth SkylisBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Life on the Parkinson’s TreadmillSomeone recently asked me, "What do you find to be the greatest challenge of living with Parkinson’s?" Kind of a show stopper question. I can think of multiple challenges to... By Phil HortonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Express Yourself! The Parkinson's Brain on ImprovThe first rule of Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment, at least where I live, is to take medicine. Next, exercise may or may not be mentioned in the doctor’s office but... By Lorraine WilsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Do You Do It? Working and Parkinson'sAre you still trying to go to work? Posy can cope with working from home, but she would find it too difficult to manage a teaching job, or anything that... By PosyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
