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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
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
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
"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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
The Right Medication On Time Every TimeOne frequently asked question is about managing medication to maximize its efficacy and it goes like this: "Why doesn’t my medication seem...reactions5comments
People First Language for Us and ThemAs an educator, one of the most important things that I taught to others and other people taught me was the value...reactions2comments
Can I Still Continue Working with Parkinson's?If I am diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), can I continue working? The short answer is, absolutely! Although PD is a chronic...reactionscomments
What’s Your New Normal Since Diagnosis?From physical, emotional, and mental wellness to overall well-being of the family unit, Parkinson’s disease takes a toll—sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. To...reactions13comments
Facades: Dealing with DepressionIt’s a tragedy that just doesn’t get addressed nearly as much as it should. I am talking about the tragic hint of...reactionscomments
