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Initially, I thought that Kegel exercises were only for women. As a healthcare professional, I had first became aware of the benefits of utilizing Kegel exercises in the elderly population. However, in my...

You have surely heard that life has its ups and downs, good times and bad. Like most things in life, stress can be good or bad. What determines that? It...

So much of life is about balance. Balance affects almost every aspect of our lives including relationships. Keeping a healthy relationship in balance is hard and it becomes harder when Parkinson’s disease...

One thing I did when I took over managing my father’s health care providers is make sure that the doctors treating him not only understand his needs and his disease...

I am a planner. I don’t like surprises. I hate magic shows. Okay, I admit, I’m a bit of a control freak. So, it’s natural for me to need to...

My brother got accepted into the University of Southern California. He didn’t expect it to happen and frankly, I couldn’t believe it did. He beat out 70,000 other applicants and...

I’m an information addict. Any time I encounter a problem, a question, or an illness, I dive into the bookshelves to see if there are any solutions. Since my Dad...

Caffeinated beverages such as coffee and tea can be both a blessing and a curse. While they are rich in nutrients and contain neuroprotective properties, they can also interrupt your...

For a long time, I have avoided admitting to others that I have depression and anxiety. I am embarrassed. I feel ashamed. Pretending I’m not depressed or anxious with others...

When Posy was first diagnosed, she was warned about the side effects of dopamine agonist medicines. At each subsequent appointment, she would be asked if she had developed any obsessive...

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have heard of dopamine. You may have some questions about dopamine and how it affects...

About 35 years ago, I was working in an assisted living facility as a speech pathologist. I entered Sam's room to evaluate speech, voice, and swallow functioning. He was a nice...

I'd be lying if I told you that I don't struggle with guilt. Watching your dad cope with Parkinson's disease through a screen seems callous. When we talk on the...

I was commuting to work when I noticed that something was significantly wrong with my left arm and leg. The limbs on the left side of my body were significantly...

My husband and I recently went on a trip to Glacier National Park in Montana. We had an amazing time and we were blessed by good weather. We chose to go on...

Today, August 26, 2021, I turn 50 years old. And it has been 5 years since Avalanche Day, aka the day of diagnosis (September 27.) However, I am 10 years...

As my symptoms progressed and become more apparent, I wanted to explain my Parkinson’s disease to my 6 grandchildren. They range in age from 5 to 20 years old. I...

I didn’t come looking for you. I was intent on buying a "lesser" model. "Oh, but I have something that will be hard to resist" spoken like one would expect...

Once upon a time, while chatting with a fellow teacher about how to engage our college students in their journey to academic success, we found ourselves in a discussion of...

Many people who mingle with Parkinson’s wonder how it feels. Here, I’d like to take you on a trip from top to bottom to give you my feels. My toes...