What Do You Know About Parkinson's Disease? Take Our Quiz!While Parkinson’s disease (PD) can affect everyone differently, there is common ground among community members. To find out more about how people...reactions1comment
Parkinson's Fatigue & NarcolepsyFor as long as I can remember, I've been prone to long sleeps. As a kid, I could hit the 10-12 hour...reactionscomments
Managing Parkinson’s Comorbidities: Routine Doctor VisitsOn August 26th, I celebrated my 49th journey around the sun. The next day, I went for a maintenance / road-worthiness physical...reactions12comments
Lauren Simmons' Extraordinary Life with Parkinson'sWe have all read or heard inspiring stories of exceptional people with Parkinson's. Running marathons, riding bikes for great distances, or climbing...reactions5comments
Speaking Slurganese: The Inability to CommunicateI am speaking a new language these days. I call it slurganese. And I didn't even have to take lessons or purchase...reactions3comments
How To Get Through Days When You Can't Fight Parkinson's AnymoreWe have all been there. After a bad night you give up and drag yourself out of bed. It’s 4:30am. Yes, 4:30!...reactions2comments
My Father Has Parkinson's: Living with Regret & GuiltFrom a young age, my father had health issues. His first heart attack was the year I was born. Then there was...reactionscomments
Building Connections & Parkinson's: Overcoming IsolationAfter a decade in Parkinson's advocacy, the most common hurdle reported by people with young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) is not what you...reactions2comments
Writing a Biography: These Last 4 YearsWhen you stop and think about it, 4 years is a long time. That’s 1,061 days since diagnosis to scribble in my...reactions3comments
Constipation in Parkinson's: Triggers & TreatmentsThose of us who live with a chronic illness, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), know from experience that having a sluggish bowel...reactions6comments
What's the Connection Between Parkinson’s and Migraines?I have been a migraineur since childhood. As expected, my migraines lessened as I entered adulthood. However, when I developed Parkinson's disease...reactions5comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
Secrets, Fears, and Vulnerabilities with Parkinson's: Part 3In this final section, I want to discuss my feelings on vulnerabilities as a strength. If secrets aren’t good and fear leads...reactions2comments
Living with Apathy: "Because I Just Don't Want To!"I have heard a lot of children say, “I don’t want to,” when asked to eat their vegetables or pick up their...reactions3comments
Sharing Your Experience with Parkinson'sHave you ever asked the question “Why me?” or more precisely, “Why do I have Parkinson's disease?”. It’s a legitimate question, to...reactions7comments
Compromised Immunities & Pandemics: Best EnemiesWhen I was a kid and I would listen to stories of medieval pandemics, I would always envision the world under continuously...reactionscomments
The 2020 Support Group Drought: To Meet or Not to MeetOur local Parkinson's support group has been on my mind more than usual of late. We have not been meeting as a...reactions5comments
What Is It Really Like to Be a Caregiver? Results of the 2020 Caregiving In America SurveyWhen faced with a chronic health condition like Parkinson's disease, many people rely on the help and support of a caregiver. In...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Induced Apathy: Is That a Thing?How many weeks has it been now? Months? I have totally lost track. It must be at least 6 months or more...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
