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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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)...reactions5comments
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)...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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
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...reactions4comments
Having a Purpose Is the Best Way to Ward Off DepressionWhen I was in private practice, the holidays were always a very busy time for me because of the increase in number...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions6comments
