Managing Gastrointestinal Issues and Constipation in Parkinson's DiseaseThey say the gut is the second brain in our bodies because of all the complex neuronal connections it possesses. Furthermore, the...reactions6comments
3 Tips to Making the Most of the HolidaysHere we are again approaching what many people feel is one of the most stressful periods of the year although its intention...reactions2comments
Finding Credible Health InformationThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites...reactions5comments
What We Can Learn from Our Dog: A True TalePosy, as a person with Parkinson’s (PWP) has just returned from a two-month sojourn in Florida. This was not intended to be...reactions4comments
Should You Follow an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?Inflammation is one way our bodies respond to infection or injury. We want our immune system to protect us from foreign invaders...reactions1comment
My Experience Using Biofeedback for Parkinson's Gut IssuesI previously wrote an article about how biofeedback is used to help patients control body functions such as heart rate and blood...reactionscomments
Parkinson’s and MassageI have had Parkinson’s disease (PD) for 20 years and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for 10 years now. I have finally conceded...reactions8comments
Narcolepsy and Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder that affects the nervous system. It is a chronic condition that gets worse slowly over time...reactions2comments
How to Manage Sundowning in Parkinson's DementiaAs a certified speech pathologist, I counsel patients with Parkinson's dementia and their families on the symptoms of sundowning. Sundowning is a...reactions11comments
Facing the Future with Parkinson's, Stoically and RealisticallyIn life, there are two sides to every story. For instance, my whole dealing with Parkinson’s thing says that in order to...reactions11comments
Community Views: Favorite Hobbies & Activities with Parkinson'sIt might be easy to think you have to give up your hobbies when living with Parkinson’s. But that couldn’t be farther...reactions2comments
Are You Ready to Go Adventure Traveling with Parkinson's?You know the routine. Plan a fabulous trip. Get to your destination. Overdo it on the first day. Spend the next two...reactions1comment
Practice Is a Commitment To YourselfLast week, I co-hosted a Zoom meeting for people with Parkinson’s disease. Our speaker for the morning was a dear friend and...reactions6comments
"Off Time" and Parkinson's Disease: A Personal ExperienceFor those impacted by Parkinson's disease, we know that the symptoms may change over time. I recently experienced an episode that lasted...reactions16comments
Understanding How Parkinson's FeelsMany people who live with Parkinson’s wonder how it feels to others. Here, I’d like to take you on a trip from...reactions34comments
Who Gets Parkinson's and Why?In your twenties, life rolls along punctuated by the golden achievements of University degrees, post-graduate studies and employment and the excitement and...reactions3comments
On Parkinson’s and Finding Reasons to HopeOne of the many gifts of being a Parkinson’s community member is that I often have a lens into other people’s lives...reactions3comments
The Risks of Brain SurgeryI’ve been under the knife before. Last year, I trusted a handful of medical professionals to keep me alive while repairing the...reactions5comments
How Will People React to Your Diagnosis? Sharing bad news affects people differently. (Well, of course it does!) As the sharer of bad news about your health, you are...reactions3comments
My Many Moods with Parkinson'sIt had been a long day at work. I finally closed shop on the afternoon. At that moment I walked to the...reactions38comments
