Living

Choosing a pet that is right for you is a very personal question. People enjoy pets for comfort and companionship. If you add having a chronic condition like Parkinson’s disease (PD)...

I classify myself as having a dopamine deficiency. I once read that by the time my first Parkinson’s symptoms had actually appeared, it is estimated that I would only have...

As a former kindergarten teacher, I was well known for my ability to multi-task. With up to thirty 5-year olds in a class, there were always several antics going on...

God said, "Go!" Posy’s child is unwell. Very unwell. She has been for a long time. Sadly, she lives 4,000 miles away and is on her own. Posy prays constantly for...

Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of getting it. Here are 7 common myths about...

Isolation and apathy. These 2 words are not something that comes to mind when hearing the words "Parkinson's disease." Yet, these 2 issues are difficult realities for many who live...

Were you recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD)? Are you feeling alone and confused? Do you just need someone to talk to who understands how you are feeling with Parkinson’s?...

Have you done anything for your body today for which it will thank you? Eating and staying hydrated are important, of course, but what about movement? The benefits of physical...

At 73 years old, I was sitting in my den thinking how my closest relatives handled severe life-altering medical conditions. I have taken away many life lessons from how my family...

Head to the freezer and make life easier! Clients with Parkinson's disease (PD) who are trying to save time and effort often ask me, "Are frozen foods healthy?" Yes, there...

I have tried to treat myself with as much positivity as I do others. I talk to myself a lot to the consternation of my husband and son. They aren’t...

I had gone 2 years and had not been given a diagnosis. Thus, waiting 5 more months to meet my new movement disorder specialist (neurologist) finally seemed almost intolerable, but...

Does trying to reach your health goals have you seeing red? I tell my clients to let go of perfection and instead embrace all the colors of tasty foods! These...

When people ask Posy to define her main symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD), she declares, without hesitating, "Extreme fatigue." (Oh, hang on ... all her female friends claim to be...

I am not a prognosticator. I researched all the available products on the market that could assist me with Parkinson's disease (PD) and mobility challenges. I found that traditional walkers and...

What do Parkinson’s, a long dead Russian named Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, positivity, and Phil possibly have in common? Well, it’s complicated. The connection lies in the way I try to stay...

The sun rips through the window shades on a particularly chilly winter morning, and I feel myself grumble beneath my comforter. It seems to take everything I have to roll...

In our society, acute or chronic illness is often managed through medication. Many of us have come to rely on the idea "there’s a pill for that." I recently took a...

Do you find it difficult to differentiate between just a "bad day" and "being ill" now that you have Parkinson’s disease (PD)? Posy spent yesterday in bed, exhausted, joints aching, throat...

For many people, Christmas and Hanukah bring presents to those we love and value. Likewise, New Year’s Eve brings resolutions for what we want to be. That said, the end...