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
One Last First PitchIn the words of Harry Doyle (AKA Bob Uecker), 50 Cent’s first pitch was a little outside. In reality, it was more...reactionscomments
The Silent “U” in the ABCs of Parkinson’s SymptomsUrinary dysfunction ... the silent "U" in the ABCs of Parkinson’s symptoms. I think there must be a Parkinson’s symptom for every...reactions3comments
Parkinson’s Disease and Pelvic Floor DysfunctionParkinson’s disease (PD) can affect many aspects of the body, certainly not to leave out the pelvic floor. What’s the pelvic floor...reactions3comments
The Must-Knows About the Mediterranean Diet for Parkinson’sIt’s not another fad diet but a time-tested lifestyle! The Mediterranean diet for Parkinson’s is consistently suggested by dietitians as a preventative...reactions6comments
Radical Acceptance of My Life's ChallengesI have become a radical in my elder years! Over many years, I have embraced radical acceptance slowly, although I did not...reactions2comments
The Magic of Journaling with Mindful ArtRecently I wrote an article, "The Joy of Journaling," which explored the many types of written journals. There are also many kinds of...reactions15comments
'Tis the Season to Be JollyAh, Christmas! or Bah, Humbug? What is Santa bringing you this year? With Parkinson's disease (PD), he sometimes delivers a sack of...reactionscomments
It’s Not Just Your Voice: Parkinson's Communication BarriersWe communicate with more than our voices. When our voices, vision, hearing, and facial expressions are threatened, we do not want to be seen...reactions2comments
Parkinson's Exercise BooksOne of my dad’s greatest complaints about Parkinson’s disease is that it drastically limits his mobility. If he doesn’t complete his daily...reactions3comments
What Keeps Me Motivated While Living with Parkinson’s?“You can keep going long after you think you can’t.” - Heidi Reynolds, Founder Start Living Today PD I am often asked...reactions4comments
There’s No Time Like NowEver since my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, there has been a sense of urgency to my life. I seem to hop...reactions1comment
A Case for Getting Vaccinated Before the HolidaysLast Christmas, COVID-19 concerns were higher than ever. Experts warned the nation about the harm that could come from large holiday gatherings...reactionscomments
Is There a Secret to Living Well with Parkinson’s?I never would have dreamt that I could thrive with Parkinson's. Recently, I was asked to participate in a book project about...reactions10comments
Balancing My Parkinson’s Time CheckbookBalancing my Parkinson’s time checkbook ... a version of "time is money." I fight my Parkinson’s by staying as mentally and physically...reactions2comments
My Role in the Cull of ConnectionsIn case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article: The Inevitable Cull of Connections. It would be erroneous and...reactions2comments
Staying Active at Home with Parkinson’sExercise improves function and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease. But sometimes you just don’t feel like going out for...reactions2comments
Parkinson's: Not Your Grandfather's DiseaseMany people will ask me what Parkinson's disease (PD) feels like. Seeing as there are many variations of symptoms, it is hard...reactions30comments
One More Thing I Didn’t KnowWhen we reach a "certain age," we tend to think we know everything we need to know. It may be because we’ve had...reactions2comments
Parkinson’s Disease CookbooksI was recently reading through comments on a Parkinson’s forum when I came across an idea. Someone wanted to know whether there...reactions2comments
