Some Direction for the Newly DiagnosedWhen one is blindsided with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, it is so easy to feel shocked, overwhelmed, in denial, numb, or a combination of them all. For me, it... By Karl RobbBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Plan Ahead: Tips for Traveling with Parkinson’sBefore anyone takes a trip, even if it’s a spontaneous one, there is planning to be done. If you or a loved one has Parkinson’s disease (PD), there are even... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Common Travel Challenges for People with Parkinson’sTraveling brings up a host of challenges for anyone. But for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), traveling can be extra tricky as the changes to motor functioning as well... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Travel Tips For PD PatientsI love to travel! Exploring new cities, discovering unique architecture, historic sites, bucolic power spots and new restaurants are adventures that l really treasure. Doing the touristy stuff can be very... By Karl RobbBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dear Ms. Parkinson'sDear Ms. Parkinson's, You first came into my life on March 17th, 2010. The day that I heard my neurologist say, "You have Parkinson's disease," was a day that I... By Allison SmithBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease—What’s Next?Diagnoses can come in many forms and take on various weights. A diagnosis for the common cold, for instance, may provide to be a little annoying, and require a week... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I’d Like to Meditate, But What About My Tremor?!?A few years ago, I was making a presentation about mindfulness to a Parkinson’s disease support group in Denver, Colorado. Having gotten through most of the presentation – some history... By Matt ZepelinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Complexities of Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson’s disease is a complex illness with many different symptoms and combinations of symptoms. It can be difficult to diagnose in the early stages of the disease. Some of the... By Karl RobbBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It Isn’t Over Till It’s OverInformation is the best medicine. Those who make uninformed decisions do so at their own peril. I play golf every week with a couple of other Parkies - my age... By peter.whyteBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Old Master - A Song For My DadOnce I knew it was Parkinson’s disease that had me in its grip, I decided to take seriously the requests of my family to record a specific song I had... By peter.whyteBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parkie ToleranceI marvel at the amount of leeway one Parkie will give another. Whereas, a Parkie will easily tolerate another Parkie who is movin’ and groovin’ in place, with no music... By Allison SmithBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
There is More Than Medicine To Treat Parkinson'sYour medications are vital to maintaining your Parkinson’s disease, but there are complementary therapies and other opportunities that you can take advantage of to better your health, on your own... By Karl RobbBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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 language learning CD's to become fluent in it... By peter.whyteBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Every Month is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month for UsApril WAS officially Parkinson's Awareness Month, but for those of us on this journey known as Parkinson's Disease... EVERY month is Parkinson's Awareness Month! For my husband, Michael, and myself... By Gretchen ChurchBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Financial Cost of Parkinson’s DiseaseWith the fate of healthcare coverage very much in question and a relevant topic of debate among our members of congress, I would like to share some information from a... By Michael ChurchBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Deep Brain Stimulation Works For Me I had a DBS (deep brain stimulator) installed in 2014 and am happy to report great success, in my case. Before I unlocked my noggin, I interviewed a dozen or... By peter.whyteBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Benefits of EngagementFirst and foremost, when you are engaged you don’t have to worry about finding a date. Linda and I got engaged in 1968, before the internet, credit cards, cell phones... By Kirk HallBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What is a Parkinson’s Support Group?When you hear the words, “Parkinson’s disease support group,” do you think of a windowless room in a community building, with carpeted floors and smell of stale coffee? A group... By Allison SmithBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
It’s On The Wall: My Story on MicrographiaThis is my first posting as a contributor for ParkinsonsDisease.net. I have been blogging on Parkinson's disease (PD) for over 10 years and lecturing about it for many more. I... By Karl RobbBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instructions for PWP – Part 2This blog post is Part 2 of a basic set of instructions for mindfulness meditation, tailored specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease (PWPs). In my previous post, I looked at... By Matt ZepelinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
