Parkinson's: Not Your Grandfather's DiseaseMany people will ask me what Parkinson's disease (PD) feels like. Seeing as there are many variations of symptoms, it is hard to describe. Not to mention that each person... By Allison Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Exercise Doesn’t Have To Be DullFind an exercise program or regimen that you can adapt to match your lifestyle and fitness level. Seek out programs and classes in or near your area for Parkinson’s disease... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Mindfulness for Parkinson's - What Does the Research Say?In my time working with People with Parkinson's (PWP), I’ve been impressed by how research-savvy the community is! Far more than many other medical diagnoses, PWPs tend to be well-informed... By Matt Zepelin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Creativity DriveAs long as I have lived, I think that I have always been a little different-no better-no worse! My first and only job placement test reported that my occupation talent... By Karl Robb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Reflections As I Battle Parkinson'sAn inward reflection of what I perceive is happening to my body, mind, and spirit according to Parkinson’s disease reveals much about myself as I battle a war that is... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Neuropalliative Care – It’s Not Just Hospice!The modern movement for palliative care began in the mid-twentieth-century, with an effort to improve care for the dying. Clinicians and researchers began to realize that, in many cases, fighting... By Matt Zepelin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Book Review: "Parkinson’s Disease & the Art of Moving" by John ArgueIn the summer of 1983, a woman in the San Francisco area, Marion Jackson Brucker, noticed a tremor in her left hand. When it didn’t go away, she went to... By Matt Zepelin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Lunch With Peter - A Fellow ParkieI was having lunch with Peter, a fellow Parkie… which can be an adventure on its own. Peter and I were slowly ordering our food looking forward to our next... By Allison Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ways to Manage Parkinson’s Disease and FatigueIt happens to most of us. We seem to exert ourselves and simply run out of gas. Whether we are doing too much or are exceeding our abilities without realizing... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hello My Name Is...After almost 18 years of having Parkinson’s and 15 years as a care partner to someone with Parkinson’s it can become easy to find myself defining myself by this disease... By Gretchen Church2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 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 Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 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 Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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.whyte3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 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.whyte3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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 Robb3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 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.whyte2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 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.whyte3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments