3 Tips to Making the Most of the HolidaysHere we are again approaching what many people feel is one of the most stressful periods of the year although its intention...reactions2comments
PD Pundit: Falling & What To Do About It (Part Two)To read "Falling: Part One" or the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here...reactions2comments
Holiday Stress and Parkinson's DiseaseI know the holidays are upon us and like many families that brings tremendous stress and, on top of that, you’ve got...reactionscomments
Progressive Phobia of Parkinson’sGreetings fellow sojourners throughout the Parkinson’s community. I would like to offer my opinion of the progression of this wretched disease and...reactions2comments
To Laugh or Cry: Humor Usually WinsI often say that you can laugh or you can cry about your situation. Either way, the situation will still be there...reactions3comments
There Is A Big Difference Between Giving Up and QuittingYou can only bang your head on the garage door so many times before you realize that the door isn’t going to...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: The Lymphatic SystemTo read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here...reactionscomments
5 Acts of Giving Thanks for ThanksgivingIt is easy on occasion to overlook the people and blessings in our lives, especially when dealing with a chronic condition like...reactions1comment
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often our money or...reactionscomments
Parkinson's and the Serenity PrayerRecently I received a job offer that, while exciting, will lead me to have less time to work with people with Parkinson’s...reactionscomments
"Am I Seeing Things?" How to Manage HallucinationsPeople with Parkinson’s disease (PD) know that their non-motor symptoms can be more difficult to deal with than their motor issues. About...reactions6comments
PD Pundit: Finding a CureOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing how much progress we've made so far towards finding a...reactions1comment
You Can't Go By LabelsI have a Porsche Design writing pen. It's sleek but it doesn't write any faster than my traditional ballpoint pens. I still...reactionscomments
Picking up the Pieces when Death Hits Close to Home“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts and we...reactions3comments
What Does Being an Advocate Mean?My definition of advocacy is making your voice, your position, and your passion known to those who will listen to your message...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Early WarningOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing the importance of diagnosing Parkinson's early. To read the rest...reactionscomments
An Occupied Mind: The Importance of ClarityI have been pondering the importance of clarity and direction in mind, and just how easy it can be to lose one's...reactionscomments
End-of-Life Planning: Bravely Beginning the ConversationAs a medical social worker in an acute care hospital, it was commonly my role to talk to families about advance directives...reactionscomments
Dealing With the Fear of Parkinson’sFear is an emotion that everyone experiences, but for those who live with Parkinson’s disease (PD), fear can be a more common...reactions6comments
Fermented Foods for Mental HealthFermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way...reactionscomments
