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
I Don’t Identify as DisabledIn 2021, I sat down with a psychiatrist who asked me a series of questions before giving me a diagnosis. She told...reactions4comments
The Right to GrrrSomewhere in the midst of colonoscopy prep, I realized I had enough. Like many people with Parkinson’s, when I don’t eat, I...reactions4comments
Who Is Behind the Facial Mask, Kemosabe?Behind that facial mask, Kemosabe may be the Lone Ranger of Parkinson’s disease (PD). I am a speech pathologist who has Parkinson's. I...reactions8comments
International Travel with PDOne of my passions is traveling, especially foreign travel. Every year for the past 16 years, I have taken a trip overseas...reactions6comments
Wellbeing: What a Difference a Dog Makes!"All you need is Love"... well, plus food, shelter, and mountains of pills! Posy feels we should all own a dog. Not...reactions6comments
How I Am Managing MicrographiaMy first inkling I had Parkinson’s disease (PD) was when I realized that I had micrographia at work. I am a certified...reactions4comments
The Criminal Intent of Parkinson's"They" say that Parkinson's doesn’t shuffle people off this mortal coil. Instead, "they" would blame Parkinson’s related health "concerns" (like aspiration pneumonia...reactions10comments
Flavonoids: Powerful Phytonutrients for PDWhile flav is in the name, it’s not their only end game! Besides being tasty, flavonoids also provide brain-boosting benefits that can...reactions1comment
ParkinsonsDisease.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on ParkinsonsDisease.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated...reactionscomments
The Repercussions of Stepping out of Your Comfort ZonePosy previously described how she performed at a soirée under difficult conditions. Here, she will describe her conclusions about taking risks. She...reactions16comments
Clinical Trials: My ExperienceA clinical trial literally saved my life! It’s hard to imagine but it’s true. My Parkinson’s had progressed to a point to...reactions1comment
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in...reactionscomments
My Perspective: Why Participate in Clinical Trials?When you hear the word clinical trial, what comes to mind? Lab rats, test tubes, Frankenstein’s monster? No offense to Gene Wilder...reactionscomments
Current Regulations Around Opioid PrescribingOpioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and...reactionscomments
Declutter Your Space and Declutter Your MindI have always found it more soothing to live in a clear neat environment. However I soon discovered how quickly your living...reactions12comments
