Become a ParkinsonsDisease.net AdvocatePlease note: This application is now closed. Would you like to share your experience with Parkinson's disease and help others who are...reactionscomments
People First Language for Us and ThemAs an educator, one of the most important things that I taught to others and other people taught me was the value...reactions2comments
Exploring Hemp OilWhile I was home for Christmas, I struggled to sleep. I was exhausted, yet my brain refused to shut down, leaving me...reactionscomments
“But You Don’t Look Sick?”Occasionally I am surprised when I meet someone new and explain that I have Parkinson’s disease and they will say, “But you...reactionscomments
To Journal is DivineWhen I think of keeping a journal on any part of my life I’m am literally petrified with fear. My sister has...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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?...reactions4comments
Faith, Spirituality, and Chronic IllnessWhen it comes to living with a chronic illness, people rely on different things to help guide them through their daily struggles...reactions2comments
Monitoring Our Self-Care: Part OneWe are no good to someone else if we don’t take care of ourselves first. It sounds selfish, and maybe it is...reactionscomments
Exercise 201: Fitness FUNdamentalsIn a previous post, Exercise 101, the FITT principle was introduced. It addressed how often to exercise (Frequency), how hard to exercise...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Falling & What To Do About It (Part Two)To read "Falling: Part One" or the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here...reactions2comments
Monitoring Our Self-Care: Part TwoTechnology, medical discoveries, and overall innovations have made our lives better, healthier, and more productive, but has it reduced our frustration level?...reactions2comments
Humpty Dumpty Time AgainA few days ago, I found myself on the floor again with a myriad of thoughts whirling around in my brain. The...reactions8comments
Social Security Disability: A Beginners GuideThere are some questions about Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) that I would like to clear up. The first question is: When...reactions1comment
What to Expect After Deep Brain StimulationDeep brain stimulation (DBS) is a treatment option that works well for some people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This chronic disorder affects...reactions7comments
A High-Antioxidant Meal Plan for People With Parkinson'sAlthough the cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is unknown, there is increasing evidence that oxidative stress and neuroinflammation may play an essential...reactions1comment
Setbacks of a Type A Personality and Parkinson’sA small group of people with Parkinson’s get together via Zoom after our virtual exercise class. We were talking about how we...reactions7comments
Telemedicine is Here to StayTelemedicine is a concept that the medical community has been trying to figure out for some time. At first, telemedicine, or telehealth...reactions1comment
Research Study Opportunity: Sleep & Quality of LifeThis research study is now closed. The University of Mississippi invites all those living with Parkinson's disease to participate in a research...reactionscomments
Self-Care Is Not a Luxury but a NecessitySelf-care for someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is not indulgent or egotistical. Self-care is about preservation, longevity, doing most of what you...reactions3comments
