The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesThese days, you can find more and more people turning to telehealth. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for a while... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Views: The Hardest Part of Living with Parkinson’sRarely is there an easy day with Parkinson’s. Even on the good days, the person living with the diagnosis and their loved ones may still be facing the fear of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Safety Concerns of Sleepwalking and RBD in Parkinson's DiseaseYour loved one with Parkinson’s disease (PD) sleeps at night, just not in their bed…they get up, walk around, perform small—or large!—tasks while clearly asleep. Does this sound familiar? This... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
An Interview with Physical Therapist Jill JumperI recently interviewed Jill Jumper, PT, DPT to learn more about her job, especially in regards to working with persons with Parkinson’s (PwP). Besides being a licensed physical therapist, Jill... By Lorraine Wilson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with parkinsons disease. New here? We invite you to explore... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parkinson's Fantasy Versus Reality TelevisionBack when I was a kid, a time known affectionately as “the 1970s,” there was a television show, which was entitled Fantasy Island. In the show, the premise was that... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parkinson's and the Quarantine: Making the Most of Your Time at HomeIf you are quarantined at home and cannot go out, that can be very frustrating and a huge disruption to daily living! If you have Parkinson’s disease and are home... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why You Should Write Your NarrativeAn underused tool for wellness is the concept of writing your narrative. When someone is initially diagnosed with a chronic disease, it can be quite a shock. The patient does not know... By Sharon Krischer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Walter Mitty vs. Parkinson's FatigueDid I ever tell you about how I managed to lose all that excess weight since dystonia kicked in? How about my walking routine to meet my exercise goals? What... By Dan Glass3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
9 Thank You Letters I Should Have SentAs children, my parents always encouraged us to write thank-you letters for our gifts at Christmas or birthdays. It’s something that has stuck with me and I always try to... By Emma Lawton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take Action During Parkinson’s Awareness MonthMore than 200 years have passed since Dr. James Parkinson wrote an essay on what he termed the ‘shaking palsy.’ Much has been learned about Parkinson’s disease but there is... By Lorraine Wilson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Celebrating World Parkinson's Day (April 11): The Life and Times of James ParkinsonJames Parkinson, born April 11, 1755, and died December 21, 1824. James Parkinson did not name the disease given his name. He was a very unassuming person. You get the... By Frank Church4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Father, Khader: No More DrivingMy father learned to drive at the age of 10. Back in India, driving with a license, at that time especially, wasn’t really a thing. Mainly because anytime you got... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments