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
Depression & Parkinson's: Losing the Ability to be HappyParkinson’s disease does this incredible thing where it not only takes away one’s ability to control their body but also takes away one’s ability to be happy. It’s not enough... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Learning How to Smile Again with Parkinson'sIf you look at one near-constant in the photographs of our past, it is that the people in them are smiling. Kids learn how to "cheese out" for the camera... By Dan Glass3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Over My Head: Being a Caregiver When I Have Parkinson's TooThe skirt of the healthcare crisis has been lifted for me. I have seen the current overload of the need, neglect, and necessity that is clogging the nursing and care... By Karl Robb3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Illusion of Control: Adapting to Parkinson's Disease (Part 1 of 3)"Fear is the cheapest room in the house, I'd like to see you living in better conditions." - Hafiz In this time of unprecedented horrors and ongoing injustice, I find... By Heather Kennedy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Experience Using CBD Oil for Parkinson's SymptomsOne of the most difficult decisions a person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) will face is deciding what medications to use to treat the disease. The choice is a function of... By John Bennett4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Primer on Parkinson’s (Part 3A): Non-Motor SymptomsMost everyone thinks of Parkinson's as a movement disorder. We call the most common motor symptoms of rigidity, bradykinesia (slow movement), tremor, and postural instability, the cardinal signs of Parkinson’s... By Frank Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Why My Body Already Hates BrexitIt’s a normal weekday, I’m at work and I’m struggling. Every movement I make is slow, my limbs ache and I feel like crying. But there are meetings to attend... By Emma Lawton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Staying Active at Home with Parkinson’sExercise improves function and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease. But sometimes you just don’t feel like going out for exercise. You’re tired, the weather is bad, or... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Duality of Illness: Terms We Should KnowWhen it comes to trying to explain how we feel on a particular day, it can be difficult to articulate in a way for someone without our exact illness (in... By Karl Robb3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Thanks for the Memories, Ricketts GlenRecently, I set out on a pilgrimage to spend an afternoon figuring my Parkie self out. Not as emotional or spiritual as a "vision quest”, but I would still be... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
7 Triggers That May Heighten Your Parkinson’s SymptomsGetting a handle on what activates or triggers Parkinson's symptoms can be a mystery. However, the longer you’ve had the illness and the closer you pay attention to your circumstances... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
For the Worriers: Moving from “What If?” to “What Now?”A few weeks ago, I met Dale. Similar to many people recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Dale struggles with worry; sometimes, mightily. Still in his 40s, he worries about rapid... By Allan Cole3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Don't Cry For Me...I’ve just started a new job, well sort of job. It’s a 9 month business builder programme, creating a company which solves the challenges faced by older adults. I’m incredibly... By Emma Lawton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Searching for Silver Linings: How to Stay Positive with Parkinson'sSince I was diagnosed I have tried to stay positive. It’s often tough to see the good in difficult situations but I really believe it’s got me through the last... By Emma Lawton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments48 comments
A Round Character in My Own Parkinson's StoryWay back when (1997), my English professor explained how all good stories were journeys to somewhere. Sometimes, they were physical, while other times they were internal. At that time, I... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Facing the Reality of the Parkinson's DiagnosisIt took about two years for my physicians to sort through the array of maladies I had before ultimately reaching the decision it was Parkinson's. In hindsight, it was a... By Frank Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Speak Up for Yourself: A Website for Your Voice“How are you? No, for once, I’m not here to tell you how I am. How are you?” I talk about myself a lot, but that tends to be the... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Who Will Advise Us When Parkinson's Hits?Getting diagnosed with Parkinson’s is a devastating moment to Parkies and those who know them. The emotions that surrounds the newly-defined term are likely to bring tears, shock, anger, denial... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A Surprising Reason to See the Dentist: Oral Hygiene & Parkinson'sPeople with Parkinson’s disease, especially in later stages, can experience a wide array of oral hygiene issues. These symptoms may make it really hard for someone with PD to keep... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments