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
My PhD From The School of Getting OldAs I come ever closer to my 80th birthday, I feel I’ve gotten a PhD from the School of Getting Old. Through...reactions16comments
Expending Too Much Energy With Parkinson's Disease is DangerousOne day last week, I did too much physical activity in one day. I went to the gym with my occupational therapist...reactions17comments
The Price is Right! Or Is It? Parkinson's Meds and MeI take medications to control certain symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. I consider myself fortunate that there are generic forms of the drugs...reactions5comments
How Dad’s Favorite TV Show Turned into a NightmareMost of us have seen Alone before. But if you haven’t, it’s an adventure, survivalist show that takes 10 people and drops...reactions9comments
What Gets You Through the Day?Living with PD can have its physical, mental, and emotional challenges. Sometimes, just getting through one day at a time can be...reactions1comment
How I Benefit from Rock Steady Boxing WorkoutsRock Steady Boxing (RSB) is a boxing exercise program dedicated to helping people with Parkinson's reduce the symptoms associated with this insidious...reactions10comments
