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...reactions2comments
Mindfulness for Parkinson's - What Does the Research Say?In my time working with People with Parkinson's (PWP), I’ve been impressed by how research-savvy the community is! Far more than many...reactions4comments
Bringing Grit to the Parkinson's JourneyAfter years of Rock Steady Boxing, exercise classes, support groups, conferences, and one on one conversations, I believe that grit is key...reactions4comments
Why Can't We Solve the Puzzle?"Parkies’ Progress" Posy likes her little play on words, but she is also trying to draw a parallel between the Christian allegory...reactions6comments
All I Want for ChristmasTwo years after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, my children were disappointed that I could not tell them what I wanted for...reactions5comments
Parkinson’s and the Evolution of Phil 2.0I’ve just turned 80 and I’m not the person I used to be. I suppose that statement is an oxymoron. Not so many...reactions6comments
Having a Urinary Tract Infection and Parkinson'sIn my 72 years, I never had a urinary tract infection (UTI). So, for the past several weeks I just attributed my...reactions8comments
The Accidental AdvocateIt was never my intention to be an advocate for women with Parkinson's disease (PD). I just started writing a blog, Twitchy...reactions2comments
The Other Side Of Parkinson’sThe name of the other individual in this piece and the location of our meeting has been changed to protect his identity...reactions5comments
My Battle with Parkinson's Disease FatigueI have Parkinson's disease (PD) and suffer from fatigue. My battle with PD-related fatigue is described as the type of total exhaustion...reactions7comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactions1comment
New Thanksgiving TraditionsWhen we were newlyweds, we would drive from Long Island to my childhood home in New Jersey. My older sister and family...reactions1comment
Reflecting on Aging with Parkinson'sPosy has had an incredibly joyful month full of playing in concerts, composing and directing songs for entertainments, and attending super parties...reactions3comments
Dreams, Nightmares, and Parkinson’sWhat can be done about bad dreams and nightmares? I have had recurring nightmares from 2 events that happened in my mid-20s. My...reactions4comments
Faking ItPosy wonders if she is a fraud. There is definitely something wrong with Posy. Well, there has been for a long while...reactions7comments
How I Manage Drooling, Saliva, and GERD in Parkinson’sSome people with Parkinson's disease develop excessive drooling, the medical term is sialorrhea. I am a speech pathologist who has Parkinson's disease...reactions7comments
Maintaining Interest in Hobbies Post DiagnosisAs an introvert, I find comfort in silence. I recharge my batteries from the depths of my home, where I’m commonly reading...reactions7comments
Grandma, Can You Play?As my symptoms progressed and became more apparent, I wanted to explain my Parkinson’s disease to my 6 grandchildren. They range in...reactions7comments
I Can’t Hear You! Speak UpMy husband is extremely hard of hearing. His hearing aids help but he still has difficulty with background noise and following multiple...reactions7comments
Do You Have a Mentor?Are you a motivator? Sometimes, when Posy feels particularly low, she finds it difficult to be a cheerleader for others. Yet, many...reactions2comments
