Balancing My Parkinson’s Time CheckbookBalancing my Parkinson’s time checkbook ... a version of "time is money." I fight my Parkinson’s by staying as mentally and physically active as possible. It wasn’t always that way. I initially... By Phil Horton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
'Tis the Season to Be JollyAh, Christmas! or Bah, Humbug? What is Santa bringing you this year? With Parkinson's disease (PD), he sometimes delivers a sack of gifts you don't want. On top of mobility... By Posy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Role in the Cull of ConnectionsIn case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article: The Inevitable Cull of Connections. It would be erroneous and a fallacy to say that the blame for... By Shamsa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
One More Thing I Didn’t KnowWhen we reach a "certain age," we tend to think we know everything we need to know. It may be because we’ve had at least a passing experience with everything life... By Phil Horton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Two Sides of the Parkinson’s ExperienceIn the past I’ve been "blessed?", "burdened?", and "frustrated?" to be a caregiver. Now it is my turn at needing a caregiver. The following is what I’ve learned from both... By Pat LaPointe2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Parkinson’s Disease CookbooksI was recently reading through comments on a Parkinson’s forum when I came across an idea. Someone wanted to know whether there are cookbooks that are specifically designed for those... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Foods That Help Protect Parkinson's Throughout the Holiday SeasonManaging Parkinson's disease (PD) throughout the holidays is no small feat. Between the alcohol, sweet treats, and increased sedentary time, these sudden lifestyle changes can wreak havoc on disease symptoms... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lack of Regular ExerciseLast time in "Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?," we heard how exercise, although an essential component in the lives of her parents, was a bit of an effort for Posy... By Posy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Inevitable Cull of ConnectionsThere was a pivotal, yet somewhat inevitable crossroads juncture that I encountered in my Parkinson’s "journey." The culling of my social connections. The enormity of the juggernaut diagnosis that I... By Shamsa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Health Care Decisions for Your FutureAn uncertain future can cause anyone anxiety. Caregivers often worry about making health care decisions. An important step you can take for your loved ones is deciding how your healthcare is managed... By Robert Hunt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Memory Loss and Parkinson’sMy mom is in the kitchen when I catch her with tears in her eyes. I don’t know what happened, but I’m venturing a guess. I’ve seen changes that Parkinson’s... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Joy of JournalingAfter being diagnosed with a serious autoimmune condition at the age of 12, my neurologist suggested I keep a journal to express my emotions and fears. My parents gave me... By Thea Destephano2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Microaggressions and Parkinson's DiseaseI am aware of social microaggressions in society against minorities, women, politics, and more, through my readings on social mores in America. But, upon further reflection, I began thinking of... By Marc Mitnick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?Posy has pondered whether she should blame her sweet tooth and carb-rich diet for her Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis. Maybe that is a possibility. But then again, was the culprit... By Posy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Timing of Parkinson’s MedicationsWhen my dad was initially diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013, he began taking levodopa in order to help to curb his symptoms. Initially, his symptoms were somewhat mild. He’d... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Improving Quality of Life with Parkinson's and DepressionDepression occurs more frequently and is less often treated than many other Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Here are some sobering numbers and thoughts about depression in Parkinson's disease ... Depression... By Phil Horton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Santa, All I Want For Christmas Is ...Dear Santa, Thank you for all the past holiday gifts you delivered to me such as the great toys, beautiful socks, ties, and handkerchiefs. I haven't written to you in... By Marc Mitnick3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Positive or Negative Change Is Hard The self-help industry would have you believe change is easy. Just follow a few steps and you will embrace change. Reality says change is hard. A new job may be a positive... By Phil Horton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Making it to AlaskaIt’s the day before my 30th birthday when I wake to a cold Alaskan morning. It has been a dream of mine to make it to the bush, and after... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Mom, My HeroI have written a lot about my dad who is almost 87 years old and has Parkinson’s disease (PD) and dementia. It’s been a long road for my dad (Steve) and... By Suzanne Troy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments