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
Life Transitions & Parkinson's: When Not Happening is HappeningAccording to Nancy Schlossberg, an educator on life transitions, "non-events" occur in ways that affect us just as much as actual events...reactions5comments
Reflecting on 2020: Any Silver Linings?Over the past year, I’ve heard many people comment on how difficult and challenging 2020, the year of the pandemic, has been...reactions1comment
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 Status Check: The Ugly Truth of a DiagnosisFor those of us in the advocacy game, we expect to be contacted when someone's status changes to mirror our Parkinson's diagnosis...reactions8comments
Top Parkinson's Reads of 2020: A Year in ReviewAs the end of the year approaches, we wanted to take a moment to look back and share some of the most-read...reactions1comment
Are Your Skin Problems Related to Parkinson’s?Over the years, I have often referred to myself as a Dermatology Poster Child. My skin has been sensitive since day 1...reactions6comments
What Do You Know About Parkinson's Disease? Take Our Quiz!While Parkinson’s disease (PD) can affect everyone differently, there is common ground among community members. To find out more about how people...reactions1comment
Parkinson's Fatigue & NarcolepsyFor as long as I can remember, I've been prone to long sleeps. As a kid, I could hit the 10-12 hour...reactionscomments
Managing Parkinson’s Comorbidities: Routine Doctor VisitsOn August 26th, I celebrated my 49th journey around the sun. The next day, I went for a maintenance / road-worthiness physical...reactions12comments
The Parkinson’s Symptoms Nobody Talks About: Results From Our SurveyParkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that affects a person’s ability to move. Most people associate PD with movement or motor...reactions47comments
Community Views: The Painful Truth About Parkinson’sParkinson’s disease is often a daily struggle, both for the person with the diagnosis and the loved ones providing care. It can...reactions4comments
Lauren Simmons' Extraordinary Life with Parkinson'sWe have all read or heard inspiring stories of exceptional people with Parkinson's. Running marathons, riding bikes for great distances, or climbing...reactions5comments
How To Get Through Days When You Can't Fight Parkinson's AnymoreWe have all been there. After a bad night you give up and drag yourself out of bed. It’s 4:30am. Yes, 4:30!...reactions2comments
Building Connections & Parkinson's: Overcoming IsolationAfter a decade in Parkinson's advocacy, the most common hurdle reported by people with young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) is not what you...reactions2comments
How To Stay Positive With Parkinson’s DiseaseMany people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) say symptoms like fatigue, cognitive changes, and pain make navigating day-to-day life difficult. These and...reactions10comments
Writing a Biography: These Last 4 YearsWhen you stop and think about it, 4 years is a long time. That’s 1,061 days since diagnosis to scribble in my...reactions3comments
Couples and Parkinson's: Not Fight(ing) ClubThe not so wonderful thing about Parkinson's or any cruddy life situation is that it tests not only the person it happens...reactions6comments
My Father Has Parkinson's: Living with Regret & GuiltFrom a young age, my father had health issues. His first heart attack was the year I was born. Then there was...reactionscomments
Living with Apathy: "Because I Just Don't Want To!"I have heard a lot of children say, “I don’t want to,” when asked to eat their vegetables or pick up their...reactions3comments
