Living

For many people with Parkinson’s, the idea of joyful living stands in complete opposition to where they are now forced to exist. This seems logical since the idea of jubilation...

Dad’s voice is a whisper when I pick up the phone on one particularly chilly afternoon. "Hi, Mary Beth," the person on the other end is like a gust of...

I actually began seeing a movement disorder specialist for another disorder about 7 years before I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Primary orthostatic tremor is a neurological condition that...

The winter sky is a black abyss by 6:00 PM in the Rocky Mountains, which creates a knot of inner turmoil in my gut. The evenings feel hopeless, like we’ll...

Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...

Parkinson’s disease (PD) has taken a lot from me as a person. It is definitely more of a taker than a giver in that sense. Some of the things it...

It can happen to all of us now or later ... I went to the hospital. I experienced a urinary tract infection and was treated by my primary care doctor...

Getting ready for mealtime when managing Parkinson’s disease is no small feat. Symptoms can often interfere with kitchen skills such as chopping, peeling, and cooking – making your favorite recipes...

I’ve found laughing a lot every day to be one of my major Parkinson’s coping skills. Laughing or even smiling seems to break up negative thinking and can lighten up even...

Lately, my sleep routine has been transforming into something different. As a result, I’ve been making some adjustments to counter obstacles over time, and they’ve allowed for a difference in...

Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Jacqueline Harmon and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. She shares her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious...

We asked our community of Health Leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with a shingles infection? PAIN! It’s no surprise that...

Before the Academy Awards, I try to watch the movies nominated for best picture. This year that was a tall order as there were a total of 10 nominations. While...

I awoke this morning at 7 AM. I know that a one sentence paragraph is generally frowned upon. When it is used, however, it places emphasis on the topic. Let...

One of the main complaints my fellow people with Parkinson's disease (PD) seem to have is being regulated by the clock. I share this complaint. I took off my watch...

Frugality is a badge of honor that my parents have worn for most of their lives. Instead of funneling thousands of dollars into fancy cars and big screen televisions, they...

The Gift of Calm Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! As this community knows, some of the most difficult symptoms of Parkinson's are those that are unseen...

For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will be affected by this common...

Navigating life with Parkinson's disease (PD) can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know others with the condition. It is hard to know where to turn when all the...

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a slowly progressing and chronic neurodegenerative disorder. The symptoms of PD are typically described as either motor-related or non-motor-related symptoms. Although more complicated than depicted, Parkinson's...