Living

Parkinson’s disease is often a daily struggle, both for the person with the diagnosis and the loved ones providing care. It can be unpredictable, with life-altering symptoms that can feel...

We have all read or heard inspiring stories of exceptional people with Parkinson's. Running marathons, riding bikes for great distances, or climbing mountains are all fantastic feats when you have...

We have all been there. After a bad night you give up and drag yourself out of bed. It’s 4:30am. Yes, 4:30! You are restless and you just have to...

After a decade in Parkinson's advocacy, the most common hurdle reported by people with young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) is not what you might think. It happens to be isolation. People...

Many people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) say symptoms like fatigue, cognitive changes, and pain make navigating day-to-day life difficult. These and other challenging symptoms often impact physical, mental, emotional...

When you stop and think about it, 4 years is a long time. That’s 1,061 days since diagnosis to scribble in my biography. During this time, Parkinson’s has caused me...

The not so wonderful thing about Parkinson's or any cruddy life situation is that it tests not only the person it happens to, but its debris lands on anyone within...

From a young age, my father had health issues. His first heart attack was the year I was born. Then there was the second and third and fourth - on...

I have heard a lot of children say, “I don’t want to,” when asked to eat their vegetables or pick up their toys. The follow-up question, “Why don’t you want...

When I was a kid and I would listen to stories of medieval pandemics, I would always envision the world under continuously gray skies. Beneath the obscuring skies, all life...

Our local Parkinson's support group has been on my mind more than usual of late. We have not been meeting as a large group due to social distancing guidelines and...

When faced with a chronic health condition like Parkinson's disease, many people rely on the help and support of a caregiver. In many ways, the family members, partners, and friends...

How many weeks has it been now? Months? I have totally lost track. It must be at least 6 months or more. At first, it was strangely energizing. We had...

Does having Parkinson's disease (PD) make it easier to deal with the current COVID-19 pandemic? I have found that it does. At least for me. What I have learned about...

My father being an immigrant meant he came to this country with very little. Truly. He came with what I think was the equivalent of $500 USD. He and my...

Yesterday my dad called and decided he found another project. He wants to look into changing the cell phone plan to find something cheaper. Being the person who oversees the...

Below I provide five tips to help improve the relationship with a spouse or loved one. Communication is two ways! Not stating your wants and your needs is going to...

In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor...

Like many of you, my wife and I do a lot of online shopping. This was and is especially true during this period of social distancing. Gone are the days...

The past few months have been both rewarding and difficult. These difficult times have changed all of us, directly or indirectly. For personal reasons, I have been writing quotes on...