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In September 2020, my father calmly expressed to my mother how depressed he felt as she got ready for work. When my mother called me that morning, she decided to...

The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like Parkinson's Disease. Often...

We hear how Posy dealt with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD). "Please, don't tell anyone until I have come to terms with it." She instructed her husband James and...

The tears streamed down my face on a late fall morning in Michigan. I’d just made it to my cousin’s house after being home for a while. And I couldn’t...

Every day with Parkinson’s is a balancing act between my medications, my body, and my attitude. I sometimes feel i'm juggling chainsaws, although that would provide a really bad outcome almost...

In case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, "Sleep, Old Buddy, Old Pal ... Where Are You? Night after night I foolishly go to bed hoping...

This is the second of 2 articles on dealing with impulsivity. In the first part, "The Problem of Impulsivity and Parkinson's Disease," I discuss the causes of impulsivity. My struggle...

I’m scrolling through comments on a Parkinson’s forum when I read a note from a stranger. She says that she struggles with "facial masking" and she hopes that her loved...

One of the best tools I have used to stick with daily exercising is grit. Grit as a personal characteristic is special. It is a blend of committing to a...

A sudden event and worsening neurological symptoms in my father forced me and my family to reach out to a specialized neurologist. This doctor has done extensive research in movement...

My husband, Rob, suffers greatly from dyskinesia, those involuntary movements caused by being on the carbidopa/levodopa for over 20 years. These movements are different from the Parkinson's disease (PD) tremors...

Every year, my family travels up north to enjoy a week-long vacation on a Michigan lake. Historically, we’ve travelled to the lapping waves of Lake Huron to freeze our toes...

Parkinson’s disease has many faces ... many guises. Do not be naive and underestimate it. Evidently, there are overt symptoms, which are hard to ignore in the cold light of...

Planning for the future is necessary when one has Parkinson's disease (PD). Making plans with my spouse, family, or attorney is recommended. Specifically, this is necessary if I cannot verbalize...

Life-changing circumstances, conflict in our relationships, and financial problems, often accompany a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Adapting to life with PD is challenging enough without adding side effects caused...

I am often asked what I would do differently about Parkinson’s disease (PD) if I could go back in time. Having spent some time thinking about this, here’s my Parkinson’s...

After years spent calling insurance reps, Googling, and talking to health insurance agents, I have finally accepted the truth. Until my father received a diagnosis confirming he has dementia, I...

To my husband: I have Parkinson’s. Response: A hug and then "Well, at least we know what it is now. Do you want to talk about it? Or let yourself...

Navigating life’s speedbumps while managing Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be overwhelming at times, especially if you have additional health concerns. But including the regular consumption of orange foods can offer...

My father completed a neuropsychological exam in December 2020. The exam, which is typically 4-6 hours ended up having to be split up into 2 days because he was moving...