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...reactions7comments
Hope or Hurt: Right to Try LegislationWhen many patients with incurable conditions reach a certain point in their battles, it becomes necessary to find hope in any way...reactionscomments
Coping With a Loved One's Crisis While Living With Parkinson's DiseaseWorking in an acute care hospital as a medical social worker, it was part of my job to help deliver bad news...reactions6comments
Marijuana & Parkinson'sThe use of marijuana to ease many Parkinson's symptoms seems to come up everywhere in our community. At support group meetings and...reactions2comments
Prescription Musical Chairs Part IIIn part one of this two-part series, I was explaining why the high cost of prescription drugs sometimes seems like a game...reactionscomments
Myths and Facts About Living WillsA living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often...reactionscomments
Every Question Ever About Parkinson'sIn today's world, people often fear to ask someone "different" a question. For many of us growing up (myself included), we had...reactionscomments
Parkie Like a Rock Star!In life, there are some people who transcend the nature of what they do to become something greater. By virtue of our...reactions1comment
Parkinson's Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss the causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are...reactions2comments
Who Should Be Included in Your Parkinson's Care Team?I heard these words, “you have Parkinson’s” and didn’t have a clue as to what was heading my way. Among other things...reactionscomments
Help Isn’t Just a Four-Letter WordThe monster storm, Florence, is just one of the many unexpected, unavoidable, and life-altering experiences to test our ability to adapt. The...reactionscomments
Locked in TimeWhen one is dealing with an illness like Parkinson’s, time is completely unpredictable and often difficult to manage. Between weighing outside stimuli...reactionscomments
An Attitude of Gratitude - Does a Body Good!"The more you recognize and express gratitude for the things you have, the more things you will have to express gratitude for."...reactionscomments
Prescription Musical Chairs Part IHave you had enough of sky-high prescription prices? Are you tired of insurance plans that won’t cover them? Does the whole process...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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
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
Now Hiring: Executive For My Brain - Apply WithinThe first step in getting help is admitting you have a problem… I say, “Hi my name is Perky Parkie and I have...reactions2comments
My Mommy Has "Barkinson's"We know that Parkinson’s disease doesn’t just impact the person diagnosed. It envelops all those surrounding… family, friends, co-workers, and even our...reactions4comments
