Life Is Not a Race!"Feeling bad is often not as bad as how bad we feel about feeling bad." (Posy, 2022) Do we expect too much of ourselves? Are we still viewing life as... By PosyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Fear of Forced ChangeWith Parkinson’s, one of the most important questions is how to balance needs and independence with fear and anxiety. This is not a simple equation in any way shape or... By Dan GlassBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sample Day Meal Plan for Soft-Consistency DietGetting told to downgrade to a soft-consistency diet with Parkinson's disease (PD) may seem challenging at first. But rather than glorified baby food, what if it can be a Michelin... By Melissa HalasBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
An Interview with Pickleball Instructor Deonna Shake"Pickles! Pickles, bring back that ball right now!" I smile thinking of a dog named Pickles. It is not just his name that amuses me, but the fact that a... By Lorraine WilsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Off Time" and Parkinson's Disease: A Personal ExperienceFor those impacted by Parkinson's disease, we know that the symptoms may change over time. I recently experienced an episode that lasted for over 2 hours. As usual, I took... By Marc MitnickBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
What I’ve Learned About MannitolMy dad and I are always on the hunt for strategies that may help to alleviate his Parkinson's symptoms. Recently, we've both heard a lot about mannitol - a sweetener... By MaryBeth SkylisBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Living Without RegretsIf you knew you were facing the last months or years with a loved one, would you do anything differently? Would you change the words that spill from your mouth?... By MaryBeth SkylisBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Just an Excuse?Posy wonders if her brain created a proper disease as an excuse for her increasing physical and depressive ailments. Of course, Posy is apt to blame herself for everything. But... By PosyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The First Step Is Always the Hardest"The first step is always the hardest" is a saying most of us have had echoing around in our brains our whole lives. Variations on this theme go way back... By Phil HortonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Voices of Our Community: Marc MitnickWelcome to the ParkinsonsDisease.net interview series, "The Voices of Our Community," where we highlight the unique voices and experiences of people living with Parkinson's. Join me and Angela as we... By Karl RobbBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Be Your Own Best AdvocateIn a former article about the "7 Healthy Habits of People with Parkinsons," the first habit I mentioned was the need for self-advocacy. Recently I discovered just how important that... By Thea DestephanoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Prayer for Parkinson'sP is for Parkinson’s and prayer. Not a coincidence. It takes lots of prayers to deal with all things Parkinson’s disease (PD). For me, a daily dose of prayers does wonders to... By Suzanne TroyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Voices of Our Community: Frank ChurchWelcome to the ParkinsonsDisease.net interview series, "The Voices of Our Community," where we highlight the unique voices and experiences of people living with Parkinson's. Join me and Angela as we... By Karl RobbBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Soft Way to Fuel for Parkinson’s DiseaseParkinson’s disease (PD) may make it difficult to swallow, and your diet could need texture adjustments. In PD, swallowing impairments can vary from mild to challenging.1 If difficulty swallowing does... By Melissa HalasBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Managing Chronic Stress in Parkinson'sChronic stress has a confounding effect on people with Parkinson's disease (PD). I recently came across 2 studies that reported how stress affects the motor symptoms of PD, including freezing... By Marc MitnickBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Posy Wonders If She Is Fooling Herself or OthersPosy was trying to psych herself up to take a solo trip to visit her daughter in Florida. But, as finances were tight, and Parkinson's disease had made the previous... By PosyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Voices of Our Community: Shamsa HussainWelcome to the ParkinsonsDisease.net interview series, "The Voices of Our Community," where we highlight the unique voices and experiences of people living with Parkinson's. Join me and Angela as we... By Karl RobbBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
5 Ways to Celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness MonthEvery April, thousands of people with Parkinson’s come together to bring a little bit of attention to their plight. Parkinson’s Awareness Month provides an opportunity for those who are impacted... By MaryBeth SkylisBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Whose Fault Is This?It had never occurred to anyone (least of all the doctors) that Posy would be struck down with an "old person’s" mobility disease such as Parkinson’s. Remember that phrase in... By PosyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Personal Books About Parkinson’s DiseaseIt can be easy to get lost in research textbooks, mulling over the knowledge that we’ve accumulated about Parkinson’s disease. Reading facts and figures allows us to calibrate our understanding... By MaryBeth SkylisBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
