Getting the Most From Your Parkinson's MedicationMost of us who live with a chronic illness like Parkinson’s know firsthand what a struggle it is to find the right combination of medication. It seems once we do... By Maria De Leon7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views Around Staying Positive: What Parkinson’s Cannot Take From MeSadness, anger, fear. When someone hears for the first time that they have Parkinson’s, it is natural to feel down. Any disease that affects quality of life could easily lead... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feeling a Loss of Purpose With Parkinson's DiseaseAs I was flying back to New York from visiting my parents in Dallas, I watched Netflix’s The Crown. The show, while painstakingly dull to some, provides serious insight into... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Keeps Me Motivated While Living with Parkinson’s?“You can keep going long after you think you can’t.” - Heidi Reynolds, Founder Start Living Today PD I am often asked how I can keep a good attitude and... By Sharon Krischer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Tips for Staying Independent & Living Alone with Parkinson'sPeople often seem surprised that I live alone 6 years into Parkinson's. I actually find it easier than living with someone as you can be tired or quiet without having... By Emma Lawton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do Yourself a Favor: Be Kind!I don’t know about your experience with Parkinson’s, but I can tell you that I occasionally wonder if I am concentrating too much on myself. While it is important to... By Lorraine Wilson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Worrying About Parkinson's: What Keeps Me Awake At Night?I often worry about my Parkinson’s. There are things that sit deep inside my brain that whenever I’m feeling low, tired, or when I’m lying awake at night - that's... By Emma Lawton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Father, Khader: Figuring Out His Health Insurance PlanFor the past 3 months, there has been one thing consistently on my to-do list - figure out my father’s health insurance plan. Mostly, figure out how to get him... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Post-Holiday Blues: Finding Meaning with Parkinson'sWith the holiday season behind us, we can be more susceptible to feeling down, blue, even depressed. It’s easy to understand why. For weeks, we devoted energy to seasonal celebrations... By Allan Cole3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Secrets, Fears, & Vulnerabilities with Parkinson's: Part 1When my wife and I go out for date night, we tend to see a wide variety of comedy shows. Our favorite show that we have seen is Bert Kreischer... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Father, Khader, & His Impulse Control IssuesIn about one month, my father’s neurologist will have my father go through his third MRI and confirm my father has Parkinson’s Plus - which I am not too convinced... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Demystifying Parkinson's Hallucinations: When to Seek Medical AttentionThe word "hallucination" can evoke as much or greater fear than the word "dyskenesia" among those of us with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The mere mention seems almost taboo for fear... By Maria De Leon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Exercise 101: Introducing the FITT PrincipleI hope you know about the many benefits of regular exercise, especially for those living with chronic conditions like Parkinson's disease (PD). In case you don't, this information is especially... By Lorraine Wilson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: What I Took for Granted Before My Parkinson’s DiagnosisParkinson’s can be such a challenging diagnosis to accept because it can affect nearly every facet of your physical everyday life. This, in turn, can easily affect mood. For many... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Year with Parkinson’s: Words Worth Living in 2020 & BeyondAs we began a new decade of life with Parkinson's disease (PD), this post is to help you to take charge and keep moving forward each day. Your life with... By Frank Church7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Community Views: Best Parkinson’s Advice ReceivedLiving with Parkinson’s is a journey. It’s a process of learning and relearning how to adjust and live with this challenging diagnosis. We know that many of you in the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My 12 "Yays!" of Christmas: Coping with the Holidays with Parkinson'sI can't believe a year has passed and it was recently Christmas again! Where did 2019 go?! I absolutely love Christmas. For a small family, we make a big thing... By Emma Lawton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Primer on Parkinson's (Part 3B): Non-Motor SymptomsThis part of the multi-part series focuses on depression, apathy, and sensory symptoms. A checklist of non-motor symptoms is provided at the bottom of the post. It can be used... By Frank Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
PD Pundit: Sleep Issues with Parkinson'sOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic sharing his thoughts on sleep issues as a symptom of Parkinson's disease. Unfortunately, many with Parkinson's experience sleep issues... By Peter Dunlap-Shohl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments