Pregnancy and (Undiagnosed) Parkinson’s DiseaseI was commuting to work when I noticed that something was significantly wrong with my left arm and leg. The limbs on...reactions2comments
Looking at Research on Life Expectancy with Parkinson’sWhen my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013, I responded with denial. I assumed that, if he really had it, his...reactions1comment
Deciding to Get the COVID Vaccine with Parkinson'sWhen my dad signed himself up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a flood of relief washed over me. Both of my parents...reactionscomments
Caregiver Survival Skills From the Wild WestMy husband and I recently went on a trip to Glacier National Park in Montana. We had an amazing time and we were...reactions2comments
50 Bits of Parkinson's Wisdom for Fifty YearsToday, August 26, 2021, I turn 50 years old. And it has been 5 years since Avalanche Day, aka the day of...reactions11comments
Can Biofeedback Help Control My Parkinson’s Symptoms?About 35 years ago, I had been taught some biofeedback techniques while participating in a lupus clinical trial. Could biofeedback be applied...reactionscomments
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
Saying Goodbye to My CarI didn’t come looking for you. I was intent on buying a "lesser" model. "Oh, but I have something that will be...reactions5comments
Build Good Memories TodayOnce upon a time, while chatting with a fellow teacher about how to engage our college students in their journey to academic...reactions7comments
Will My Father Have Access to Long Term Healthcare?I recently watched an episode of Jon Oliver’s show. My roommate had picked it to watch while we ate dinner. I had...reactionscomments
Understanding How Parkinson's FeelsMany people who mingle with Parkinson’s wonder how it feels. Here, I’d like to take you on a trip from top to...reactions32comments
My Journey in Therapy Dealing with My Father's Parkinson'sIn September 2020, my father calmly expressed to my mother how depressed he felt as she got ready for work. When my...reactions4comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
Image Issues and ReputationWe hear how Posy dealt with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD). "Please, don't tell anyone until I have come to terms...reactionscomments
Confronting MortalityThe tears streamed down my face on a late fall morning in Michigan. I’d just made it to my cousin’s house after...reactions2comments
Pebbles in the Pond: A Day with Parkinson’sEvery day with Parkinson’s is a balancing act between my medications, my body, and my attitude. I sometimes feel i'm juggling chainsaws, although...reactionscomments
The Dreadfulness of the NightIn case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, "Sleep, Old Buddy, Old Pal ... Where Are You? Night...reactionscomments
My Experience with ImpulsivityThis is the second of 2 articles on dealing with impulsivity. In the first part, "The Problem of Impulsivity and Parkinson's Disease,"...reactionscomments
Noticing Dad's Facial MaskingI’m scrolling through comments on a Parkinson’s forum when I read a note from a stranger. She says that she struggles with...reactions3comments
Never Count Yourself Out – Be GrittyOne of the best tools I have used to stick with daily exercising is grit. Grit as a personal characteristic is special...reactions6comments
