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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instructions for PWP – Part 1Mindfulness meditation has become a hot topic in the last several decades. It shows up in innumerable health studies, news articles, books...reactions6comments
Part 1: Living Well With Parkinson's DiseaseYou can live a successful life with a chronic disease like Parkinson’s Disease (PD)! What I mean by successful is a more...reactions9comments
Discovering My Parkinson's: Four Words I Hope Never to ForgetI knewwithout research, what this gradual change in small motor dexterity, meant. A neurological disease had taken another brain, mine. and here...reactionscomments
