7 Less Common Misdiagnoses of Parkinson’s DiseaseAnyone with Parkinson’s disease can tell you that the road to diagnosis is anything but direct. Too often, it comes down to a bit of luck – as in, finding...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The New Era of Telehealth & Telemedicine Visits: Part 1We recently participated in a telehealth visit with Karl’s neurologist. Rarely have we been excited and filled with anticipation for a neurology appointment. Since we both grew up during the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Community Views: Most Common Misdiagnoses for Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson’s disease (PD) is not as easy to diagnose as you might expect. All too often, doctors see one symptom – usually tremor – and make a diagnosis without looking...Reactions0reactionsComments34 comments
Parkinson's Tremors and Other Obstacles on the Golf CourseSome days you know, before you even get out of bed, that it is just not going to be one of your better days. With Parkinson’s disease (PD), those days...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Community Views: 7 Lesser Known Parkinson’s Symptoms You Wish Would DisappearParkinson’s disease (PD) is far more complicated than simply dealing with tremor. This diagnosis can affect the entire body, including the brain and how it functions. To learn more about...Reactions0reactionsComments30 comments
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Anxiety, Apathy, & Parkinson's: My Approach for Coping with These SymptomsPart of what has sustained my mobility and my sanity with living with Parkinson’s disease for 30+ years has been a combination of good neurological assistance, medication, and basic common...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Community Views: What Are Some of the Hardest Parkinson’s Symptoms to Manage?It is easy to get caught up in the game of "If only..." such as, "If only things were a little different." With Parkinson’s disease, it makes sense that anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments114 comments
From Urinary Incontinence to Parkinson's: My Father's Diagnosis StoryIn January 2018, my father received his Green Card in the mail. I knew what it was the minute I grabbed the envelope from the mailbox. When I handed him...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Many Moods with Parkinson'sIt had been a long day at work. I finally closed shop on the afternoon. At that moment I walked to the car, I was exhausted from too much conversation...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Bringing Grit to the Parkinson's JourneyAfter years of Rock Steady Boxing, exercise classes, support groups, conferences, and one on one conversations, I believe that grit is key to a better life with Parkinson's. "True Grit"...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What to Expect When You're Newly Diagnosed With Parkinson'sThe most frequent and empowering post in Parkinson's Bizarroworld is the question that asks, "Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson's: Now What?". After all, that's the question with the most significant answer...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Nutrition Needs for People with Parkinson's: High Protein Diet?I am sitting in a tightly packed coffee shop in New York City, working on my writing when, as my song changes, I catch a snippet of the conversation next...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Frustrations Around Medicare ChangesWith the new year came a lot of new things - resolutions, expectations, and hope for a brighter future. What is something that squashes that hope? Good ‘ole Medicare. Many...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Daily Phone Calls to My Dad With Parkinson'sGrowing up, having conversations about religion or politics or school was pretty typical at our dinner table. The topic of the day generally depended on the mood of my father...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Community Views: How Do You Care For Yourself?For many living with Parkinson’s disease, self-care can often be the last thing we think about. We might be still rushing and pushing ourselves to live life how it was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eric’s Journey: Over My Head - Part TwoI wrote a piece on my friend, Eric, who went into a nursing home. There is good news to report! Following a tumultuous period of falls, a shoulder injury, a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing with the REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Sandman“Good morning, Sunshine!” is the kind of thing we are used to hearing when we wake up. I have heard variations of this when my nana would sing, “Have you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercise for Physical and Mental HealthMay is Mental Health Month so what better time is there to assess your mind-body-spirit health routines? Are you getting any exercise? How are you doing with sleep? Are you...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
