Dreams, Nightmares, and Parkinson’sWhat can be done about bad dreams and nightmares? I have had recurring nightmares from 2 events that happened in my mid-20s. My nightmares repeat on a frequent but erratic basis...reactions4comments
Faking ItPosy wonders if she is a fraud. There is definitely something wrong with Posy. Well, there has been for a long while, actually. If you have been following her blogs...reactions7comments
How I Manage Drooling, Saliva, and GERD in Parkinson’sSome people with Parkinson's disease develop excessive drooling, the medical term is sialorrhea. I am a speech pathologist who has Parkinson's disease. I have also evaluated and treated many people...reactions7comments
Do You Have a Mentor?Are you a motivator? Sometimes, when Posy feels particularly low, she finds it difficult to be a cheerleader for others. Yet, many wonderful people with horrible diseases carry on inspiring...reactions2comments
I Don’t Identify as DisabledIn 2021, I sat down with a psychiatrist who asked me a series of questions before giving me a diagnosis. She told me that I have post traumatic stress disorder...reactions4comments
The Right to GrrrSomewhere in the midst of colonoscopy prep, I realized I had enough. Like many people with Parkinson’s, when I don’t eat, I get HANGRY (i.e GRRR). Starting Monday at noon...reactions4comments
Who Is Behind the Facial Mask, Kemosabe?Behind that facial mask, Kemosabe may be the Lone Ranger of Parkinson’s disease (PD). I am a speech pathologist who has Parkinson's. I have treated many patients in my practice for...reactions8comments
Wellbeing: What a Difference a Dog Makes!"All you need is Love"... well, plus food, shelter, and mountains of pills! Posy feels we should all own a dog. Not only does a dog motivate its owner to...reactions6comments
International Travel with PDOne of my passions is traveling, especially foreign travel. Every year for the past 16 years, I have taken a trip overseas. For 12 of those years, I’ve learned to...reactions6comments
How I Am Managing MicrographiaMy first inkling I had Parkinson’s disease (PD) was when I realized that I had micrographia at work. I am a certified medical speech pathologist and had intensive experience with...reactions4comments
Flavonoids: Powerful Phytonutrients for PDWhile flav is in the name, it’s not their only end game! Besides being tasty, flavonoids also provide brain-boosting benefits that can help protect neurons and slow down cognitive decline...reactions1comment
The Criminal Intent of Parkinson's"They" say that Parkinson's doesn’t shuffle people off this mortal coil. Instead, "they" would blame Parkinson’s related health "concerns" (like aspiration pneumonia and falls) for this criminal act. Here, it...reactions10comments
The Repercussions of Stepping out of Your Comfort ZonePosy previously described how she performed at a soirée under difficult conditions. Here, she will describe her conclusions about taking risks. She wonders if she should still challenge herself to...reactions16comments
My Parkinson’s Life with Neurological Physical TherapyAt one time or another, most of us have been prescribed physical therapy to aid in the treatment and recovery from a surgery or injury. Some of us have gone to...reactions17comments
Declutter Your Space and Declutter Your MindI have always found it more soothing to live in a clear neat environment. However I soon discovered how quickly your living space can become increasingly cluttered after I was...reactions12comments
Stepping Out of Your Comfort ZonePosy wonders if the only way to live meaningfully is to keep challenging herself. She has been "working" very hard for a couple of months. She has conducted concerts, taken...reactions8comments
My PhD From The School of Getting OldAs I come ever closer to my 80th birthday, I feel I’ve gotten a PhD from the School of Getting Old. Through just getting older and managing several serious chronic...reactions16comments
Expending Too Much Energy With Parkinson's Disease is DangerousOne day last week, I did too much physical activity in one day. I went to the gym with my occupational therapist and participated in one hour of a strenuous...reactions17comments
The Price is Right! Or Is It? Parkinson's Meds and MeI take medications to control certain symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. I consider myself fortunate that there are generic forms of the drugs I take each day, which are Azilect, Requip...reactions5comments
How I Benefit from Rock Steady Boxing WorkoutsRock Steady Boxing (RSB) is a boxing exercise program dedicated to helping people with Parkinson's reduce the symptoms associated with this insidious disease. It incorporates activity that increases speed, endurance...reactions10comments
