Satisfaction: What Is It and How Do I Get it?When I look back at some of my old report cards from as long ago as fifth and sixth grade, I notice that there is a rating scale that ranges... By Karl Robb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Tips for Dealing With Parkinson’s NightmaresOne of the most challenging aspects of Parkinson’s disease is how it affects someone’s ability to sleep at night. Nightmares, violent dreams, and uncontrollable jerking and kicking of the legs... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Staying Positive When You Have Parkinson'sParkinson’s communities and researchers emphasize that a positive attitude can make living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) more tolerable. People with PD can live an active and productive life. When you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
When a Storm Threatens: Disaster Preparedness TipsIn the wake of Hurricane Florence, I suddenly had a déjà vu moment dating back to August 2005 when a series of events took place during the unfolding tragedy known... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Reset Button BluesWith Parkinson's, believe it or not, it's easy to get overwhelmed and feel rundown. As someone I once knew said, "When it rains, it pours." Even if we are causing... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Resting Well - Sleep Is RegenerativeSleep, it’s a ritual we have performed mostly without issue, since childhood. It was as easy as putting on your pajamas, lie down, close your eyes, and wake up revived... By Karl Robb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Zombie Walking 101: Parkinson's Gait and UsMy wife informed me that we have a friend's Halloween party coming. With over a month to go, there's so much pressure to be something cool. I've already been informed... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Overcome Obstacles with Parkinson'sI’ve tried and tried but it just seems impossible to overcome Parkinson’s disease (PD)! Does this sound familiar? You may or may not relate to the previous statement. If not... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sensory Overload: A Mount Vesuvius of AnxietyMy wife and I were traveling to Virginia for Labor Day weekend. With her at the wheel, she was able to navigate the rain, traffic, sounds, and lights so I... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Parkinson's: Real and Up CloseDo you have to have Parkinson's disease (PD) to write about it? I’ve often thought about and asked myself that question. So, what would you say? Is the information more... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Looking Differently at Parkinson’s DiseaseIf I had a dime for every time I heard Parkinson’s disease introduced as a “chronic, degenerative, progressive, incurable illness”, I would be sitting on a treasure trove of dimes... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Tips for Surviving Parkinson'sLiving with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or any chronic illness is never easy, but with some common sense tips and advice you can manage your symptoms and actually live well with... By Michael Church4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stop PD Symptoms from Getting in the Way of Your LifeI am sure that all of us who live with this illness have experienced times of extreme hardship. These experiences in turn have made us wonder how and if it... By Maria De Leon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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 (PD), my migraines resurfaced with a vengeance. The... By Maria De Leon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
PD Pundit: Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD)Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic discussing young-onset Parkinson's disease. He shares his thoughts on how being diagnosed at a younger age can affect those... By Peter Dunlap-Shohl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
65 Thoughts I Had While Watching “Love and Other Drugs”Grab your popcorn and Skittles because we are diving deep into the 2010 flick, Love and Other Drugs. If you have not heard of the flick, I will give you... By Allison Smith6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
"Who Am I?" Trying to Find Myself With Parkinson's‘Who Am I?’, It is a question that has puzzled us all, but maybe even a little more for those with Parkinson's compared with others. I’m not trying to enter... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Advice for the Working Person with Parkinson'sIn life, we all need a mentor guide to show us the way. We all need professional assistance and advice in all we do. Here, a good teacher can take... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parkinson's and Intimacy: Opposites Don't AttractThe idea of intimacy seems to divide into two camps when we apply it to Parkinson’s. First is the idea of being able to trust someone with our innermost feelings... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Freezing of Gait: Prevention and Potential TreatmentsFreezing of gait, or FOG, is said to affect approximately 7 percent of individuals with early Parkinson’s disease (PD) and more than half of those with advanced PD. This is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments