Reset Button BluesWith Parkinson's, believe it or not, it's easy to get overwhelmed and feel rundown. As someone I once knew said, "When it...reactionscomments
How To Provide Care: 5 Helpful Tips for CaregiversReceiving a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD) can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person with the diagnosis, but also...reactions4comments
My Year of IntentionsMy husband and I attended a yoga class on New Year’s Eve. Our yoga instructor and friend, Rixie, through yoga, guided us to...reactionscomments
For Caregivers: On The Road…with Parkinson’s - Part 1My husband and I have done a lot of traveling for work and for fun. Some of these trips have had challenges...reactions2comments
The Parkinson's GremlinsI woke up one morning with a strange feeling. At least strange for someone with Parkinson’s. Nothing was stiff. I easily rolled...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions3comments
Mannitol: A Sweetener? A Supplement? A Cure?You may have heard that mannitol can help with Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Researchers are looking into whether this is true. So...reactions13comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions17comments
Weight Management and Parkinson's - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactions2comments
The Tough Decision to Put Dad In A Nursing HomeMy head and heart have been filled with negative thoughts related to my father’s recent move to a skilled nursing home. I’m trying...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
My Own LassieAs a child I used to love watching Lassie save Timmy from all sorts of predicaments. Timmy would be in the well...reactions11comments
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...reactions4comments
