Living

Mental and physical wellbeing are equally important. I’ve learned the hard way. Medical emergencies like stroke, heart attack, and such may be more time sensitive, but mental health issues can affect...

When did I become invisible? Over the last several months I have had multiple doctor and clinic appointments. One glaring thing I have noticed repeatedly is that because I am...

Recently, I found myself sitting on the couch when my puppy Sparky jumped up on my lap to discuss the state of his residency in my house. Since you don’t...

After 2 years, we finally traveled from Florida to New Jersey to visit our new grandchild that we have never seen. We stayed in a hotel near their home. This is...

Changes, good or bad, seem to happen with glacial speed in Parkinson’s. Nothing seems to happen overnight. My symptoms are probably getting worse, but changes may not be noticeable for months...

Feeling salty about cutting down on sodium? I get it. I often hear from clients that it can be a big challenge. But, living a high salt life can increase...

I always find technology interesting because of its ability to push us into the future. During my lifetime, we’ve gone from living in the stone ages to relying on technology...

Like many people with Parkinson’s disease, I noticed that I was having issues with being bummed out and worried prior to being diagnosed. If you’re "with Parkinson’s," you’re probably thinking...

Finding the right doctor to manage Parkinson's disease (PD) can take time. Each person's Parkinson's experience is unique and what they look for in a healthcare provider relationship can vary...

My husband is extremely hard of hearing. His hearing aids help but he still has difficulty with background noise and following multiple conversations. "What?" and "I can’t hear you" are...

Parkinson’s disease has a worldwide prevalence whether or not we want to admit it. Mental illness, too, occupies a weighty presence in our world today. This is true for persons...

We all need friends. Isolation is a killer. Some People with Parkinson's disease have friends as caregivers. How lovely it must have been for someone to volunteer for this difficult...

The Parkinson’s that afflicts this brain and body that I have started at the age of 28 when I was in the first trimester of my first pregnancy. This is...

Rollercoasters have always made Posy sick! She didn’t have a great beginning to 2022. After an utterly amazing third quarter of 2021, the final quarter was not good. By New...

When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease I was shocked, depressed, and worried. My mind was racing like I was in the Indy 500! After the shock subsided, I realized...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

Editor’s note: Talk to your healthcare provider about your particular situation before starting any new supplements or diets. Are you stressed about your stress levels? Managing daily life with Parkinson's...

Posy has become a medical detective! She can’t help drawing conclusions from published medical research combined with her own experience of Parkinson’s disease. This is probably a healthy occupation for...

Most of us have probably been there. A random question, maybe or maybe not about Parkinson’s, that just seems from left field. Often those questions either have no answer or are not...

Recently, my wife assigned me to the task of picking up garage door openers and then having the guy at the store reprogram them. While there, I thought I would...