The Dreadfulness of the NightIn case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, "Sleep, Old Buddy, Old Pal ... Where Are You? Night...reactionscomments
My Experience with ImpulsivityThis is the second of 2 articles on dealing with impulsivity. In the first part, "The Problem of Impulsivity and Parkinson's Disease,"...reactionscomments
Never Count Yourself Out – Be GrittyOne of the best tools I have used to stick with daily exercising is grit. Grit as a personal characteristic is special...reactions6comments
Medical Cannabis For Dyskinesia?My husband, Rob, suffers greatly from dyskinesia, those involuntary movements caused by being on the carbidopa/levodopa for over 20 years. These movements...reactions1comment
Sleep, Old Buddy, Old Pal ... Where Are You?Parkinson’s disease has many faces ... many guises. Do not be naive and underestimate it. Evidently, there are overt symptoms, which are...reactions4comments
Planning for the Future: What Documents Are Necessary?Planning for the future is necessary when one has Parkinson's disease (PD). Making plans with my spouse, family, or attorney is recommended...reactions4comments
When COVID-19 Entered Our HomeMy brother recently tested positive for COVID-19. As an asymptomatic fellow, this is actually the second time he’s had the virus and...reactions1comment
The Problem of Impulsivity and Parkinson’s DiseaseLife-changing circumstances, conflict in our relationships, and financial problems, often accompany a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Adapting to life with PD...reactions4comments
My Parkinson’s Do Over ListI am often asked what I would do differently about Parkinson’s disease (PD) if I could go back in time. Having spent...reactions3comments
I Have Something to Tell YouTo my husband: I have Parkinson’s. Response: A hug and then "Well, at least we know what it is now. Do you...reactions8comments
Opulent Orange Foods for Parkinson's DiseaseNavigating life’s speedbumps while managing Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be overwhelming at times, especially if you have additional health concerns. But including...reactions3comments
Herbs: A Powerful Antioxidant Source for Parkinson’s DiseaseHerbs are kind of a big dill. They provide phytochemicals — beneficial plant compounds that promote healthy bodily functions and help combat...reactions4comments
Are Your Labels Negatively Affecting Your Future?Our self-image is often composed of labels imposed on us by others. Are they the real "you?" When we were young, almost...reactions4comments
Losing Mobility and IndependenceIt’s 7 AM, I’m getting ready to make my coffee when I see my dad struggling to transport his own cup to...reactions6comments
Dementia DiagnosisMy father completed a neuropsychological exam in December 2020. The exam, which is typically 4-6 hours ended up having to be split...reactions1comment
What Do I Have Now?Learning to cope with multiple autoimmune and movement disorders is challenging. I was recently doing some research on the National Institutes of...reactions2comments
Free Online Exercise Classes for Parkinson'sEditor's Note: Talk to your doctor before starting or stopping any new exercise routines. I have had Parkinson's disease (PD) since 2020. Exercising...reactions5comments
Dignity, Please!What does it mean to be elderly? Typically, this refers to persons 65 years and older. As a child, I thought anyone...reactions6comments
The Language of Parkinson's: Understanding Parkinson's TerminologyBefore my diagnosis, I knew next to nothing about Parkinson's disease (PD). I soon discovered that PD has its own language. Some...reactions1comment
The Power of LanguageA rose by any other name would smell as sweet or, Parkinson’s by any other name would still stink. The power of...reactions2comments
