Six Tips for Managing Parkinson's "Off Time"The medications developed to treat Parkinson’s disease (PD) can help manage the symptoms, including tremor or shaking, rigidity, impaired balance, and slowness of movement. However, many people with PD experience...Bookmark for later
Educating Others about Parkinson’sMany of your family and friends may only see you and your loved one with Parkinson’s once or twice a year. These short visits may make it difficult for them to...Bookmark for later
Staying Active at Home with Parkinson’sExercise improves function and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease. But sometimes you just don’t feel like going out for exercise. You’re tired, the weather is bad, or...Bookmark for later
Preparing for Surgery When You Have Parkinson’s DiseasePeople living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may need surgery to treat other health conditions not related to PD. However, research shows that people with PD are more likely to have...Bookmark for later
The Variability of Parkinson’s: What to Expect and How to Manage SymptomsParkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disease of the brain. In healthy brains, cells called neurons make a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine helps coordinate movement. People with PD have less...Bookmark for later
What Does My Future as a Parkinson's Care Partner Look Like?Life as a caregiver or care partner to someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be tumultuous. PD caregivers may experience fear or uncertainty about the future, or trouble understanding what...Bookmark for later
The Duality of Illness: Terms We Should KnowWhen it comes to trying to explain how we feel on a particular day, it can be difficult to articulate in a way for someone without our exact illness (in...Bookmark for later
Medication Management for Parkinson'sManaging multiple medications can be challenging for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), and it is important to take PD medications on a regular dosing schedule to get effective symptom...Bookmark for later
Getting the Most From Your Parkinson's MedicationMost of us who live with a chronic illness like Parkinson’s know firsthand what a struggle it is to find the right combination of medication. It seems once we do,...Bookmark for later
Which Foods Are Good & Which Foods Should Be Avoided with Parkinson's?If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have questions about dietary changes. You may want to know what foods are good...Bookmark for later