My Dad, My Other HeroIn case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, "My Mom, My Hero". Today my dad had a dental appointment to have his teeth cleaned for the... By Suzanne Troy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can a High-Carb Diet Alone Cause PD?Posy had always thought that the Sword of Damocles would fall on her one day. In spite of her seemingly great genes, her lifestyle could do with improvement. As well... By Posy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stress Management and Why It MattersAs the entire world was closing down due to COVID-19, global stress levels were at an all-time high. For the first time during my life (and maybe in history), the... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Thriving and Living Well With Parkinson's During These Stressful TimesPrécis: Likely, your boss, manager, neighbor, or loved ones have sent you a list of things to do or survive better during the pandemic we all know well as COVID-19... By Frank Church4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
One Last First PitchIn the words of Harry Doyle (AKA Bob Uecker), 50 Cent’s first pitch was a little outside. In reality, it was more like Nuke Laloosh (Robbins) hitting the mascot in... By Dan Glass3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Feelings on Being Diagnosed with Parkinson's DiseaseWhen I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), my mind was in a whirlwind! My thoughts raced. How could this happen to me? Hadn't I been through such devastating trials and tribulations... By Marc Mitnick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Chasing Perfection and Having Parkinson’s Chasing perfection started early in my BP (before Parkinson’s) years. My parents had very high expectations of me. Straight A's? Don’t they have A+? First to Eagle Scout in my age group? Couldn’t you get... By Phil Horton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Happy New Life? Finding a Cure Together!Posy is making her usual New Year's resolutions: To find a dance class and to attend the dance class! And, to eat more healthily (in particular, to eat more protein... By Posy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Interview with Dr. Paul Thompson of Enigma-PD: Part 1This interview contains 2 parts. Continue reading about Enigma-PD in part 2 of this interview with Dr. Paul Thompson. I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with... By MaryBeth Skylis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 out of bed. I didn’t feel like I... By Pat LaPointe2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Calling All Couch PotatoesHello to my fellow persons with Parkinson’s (PWP). I imagine you have heard that exercise is good for you. Knowing that does not mean you will get off the couch... By Lorraine Wilson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Must-Knows About the Mediterranean Diet for Parkinson’sIt’s not another fad diet but a time-tested lifestyle! The Mediterranean diet for Parkinson’s is consistently suggested by dietitians as a preventative and therapeutic approach to disease management. While it’s... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Issue with Defining Myself as a CaregiverIn the Parkinson’s community, you commonly hear 2 terms in forums and columns: a PWP (person with Parkinson’s), and a caregiver (those who care for a PWP). I’m not currently... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Was My Depression a Warning Sign of Parkinson's?Looking back, Posy's bout of depression, anxiety, and akathisia (a kind of restless legs) may have been her first warnings of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Did any of you tread a... By Posy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Later Stages of Parkinson’sIt’s impossible not to think about the later stages of Parkinson’s when someone you love has the disease. I’ve always preferred to look the problem straight in the eyes, even... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Everything You Need to Know About Lee Silverman Voice TreatmentI recently stumbled upon a suggestion on our ParkinsonsDisease.net Facebook page that got me thinking. There’s a program that’s designed to help Parkinson’s patients combat symptoms that relate to vocal... By MaryBeth Skylis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
The Magic of Journaling with Mindful ArtRecently I wrote an article, "The Joy of Journaling," which explored the many types of written journals. There are also many kinds of journaling that incorporate art. An art journal is... By Thea Destephano3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Parkinson's Exercise BooksOne of my dad’s greatest complaints about Parkinson’s disease is that it drastically limits his mobility. If he doesn’t complete his daily stretches or participate in some type of exercise... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
There’s No Time Like NowEver since my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, there has been a sense of urgency to my life. I seem to hop on more flights every year, just as eager... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Is There a Secret to Living Well with Parkinson’s?I never would have dreamt that I could thrive with Parkinson's. Recently, I was asked to participate in a book project about women with Parkinson’s disease (PD). I had to submit... By Sharon Krischer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments