Is It Parkinson's or Menopause?When people ask Posy to define her main symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD), she declares, without hesitating, "Extreme fatigue." (Oh, hang on ... all her female friends claim to be... By Posy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why I Chose An Upright WalkerI am not a prognosticator. I researched all the available products on the market that could assist me with Parkinson's disease (PD) and mobility challenges. I found that traditional walkers and... By Marc Mitnick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Parkinson’s, Positivity, Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, and PhilWhat do Parkinson’s, a long dead Russian named Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, positivity, and Phil possibly have in common? Well, it’s complicated. The connection lies in the way I try to stay... By Phil Horton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Celebration of SlownessThe sun rips through the window shades on a particularly chilly winter morning, and I feel myself grumble beneath my comforter. It seems to take everything I have to roll... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Negative Thinking: A Barrier To Managing Parkinson’sIn our society, acute or chronic illness is often managed through medication. Many of us have come to rely on the idea "there’s a pill for that." I recently took a... By Phil Horton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Facing Other Illnesses with Parkinson'sDo you find it difficult to differentiate between just a "bad day" and "being ill" now that you have Parkinson’s disease (PD)? Posy spent yesterday in bed, exhausted, joints aching, throat... By Posy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Thinking About My Future with Parkinson'sFor many people, Christmas and Hanukah bring presents to those we love and value. Likewise, New Year’s Eve brings resolutions for what we want to be. That said, the end... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Remembering My Dad Who Had Parkinson's DiseaseMy father, who had Parkinson’s disease (PD), passed away at age 88 in October of 2022. I did the eulogy at his memorial service. I thought by sharing with you... By Suzanne Troy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
An Eye-deal Specialist to Treat Parkinson's Vision IssuesAt 3 years of age, I needed to wear eyeglasses. Then in 2020, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and I noticed that my vision was not as sharp... By Marc Mitnick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Go for Whole Grains to Protect Against Parkinson’s DiseaseWhen my clients get tired of brown rice and pasta, they often ask for meal ideas with whole grains. My response is, there are so many energy-promoting and tasty whole... By Melissa Halas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Do Not Despair!A few months ago, Posy was reprimanding herself for not having a proper exercise plan. She was laying the foundations, doing the research. Okay, all set. When her trip to... By Posy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Disability Versus AccessibilityThe neat thing about being a part of a community is that members can react to one another’s ideas to expand or personalize on the truths that we share. For... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Helping My Parents with At-Home Fitness for Parkinson’s"Mary Beth, we need to take my car into the shop," my dad tells me when I come home for the holidays, "It’s been acting up." I ask him what... By MaryBeth Skylis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
On Hitting 80 and That Pesky Parkinson’s ThingTime seems to be just rushing by. For some reason, hitting the Big 80 has taken on more significance than I would’ve imagined. After all, it was just one day in... By Phil Horton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Be Very Prepared: Tips for International Jet-SettersHaving just completed an eventful trip to the USA, Posy thought it might be helpful to pass on a few helpful tips for traveling internationally with Parkinson's disease (PD). Posy... By Posy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Own LassieAs a child I used to love watching Lassie save Timmy from all sorts of predicaments. Timmy would be in the well or stuck in a rock. Who would have... By Thea Destephano3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
How Does Your Parkinson's Support Group Grow?I was not sure about participating in a support group after my Parkinson’s diagnosis. I had met only one person with Parkinson's disease (PD), and he did not go to... By Lorraine Wilson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Getting Off The Couch Is HardWhy should I get off the couch? It’s comfy. According to the Parkinson’s Outcomes Project, "people with Parkinson's disease who start exercising earlier in their disease course for a minimum... By Phil Horton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Living with Parkinson's Disease Is No Walk in the ParkLet’s get real ... living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is no walk in the park (pardon my pun.) Parkinson’s disease is a serious chronic, progressive, and debilitating disease. It is... By Marc Mitnick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Big QuestionsCan anyone answer the questions we all ask? When 2 people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) meet, the conversation usually unfolds in a fairly predictable manner. The novice wants the veteran... By Posy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments