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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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!...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
I Exercised YesterdayAlmost all who exercise regularly, and those who should but don't, have a collection of excuses for why they can't make it...reactions2comments
