It Was the Sidewalk's Fault!The sidewalk did it! I like to tell people that I was attacked by the sidewalk. It wasn’t my fault. Really, it wasn’t. It seems that every time I am... By Sharon Krischer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Itchy Skin, Melanoma, and Parkinson’s DiseaseFor the past few weeks, I started to have severe itching all over my body. However, I did not take or use any new medications or soaps. Nevertheless, I started itching... By Marc Mitnick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Feel Anxious ... Is That a Parkinson’s Symptom?I feel anxious almost all the time and occasionally have anxiety attacks. Does Parkinson’s have anything to do with anxiety? According to Johns Hopkins, "Research shows that up to 40 percent... By Phil Horton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Be Brave: Ask for Help!In Posy's recent blogs about her Trans-Atlantic trips, she confirmed that having Parkinson's disease (PD) had complicated her long-haul travel. The triumvirate of lockdown, the fear of catching COVID and... By Posy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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 Posy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 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 Glass3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 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 Halas, MA, RDN, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Posy Shares Her Thoughts on RasagilinePosy has so many questions about the reasons for Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms and the treatment for her condition. The answers she seeks are often found on the ParkinsonsDisease.net website... By Posy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 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 Wilson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Mitnick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 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 Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Posy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Horton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Robb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Destephano3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Troy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Robb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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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. If difficulty swallowing does... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments