Shifting Your Parkinson’s ParadigmKeeping your mind and body active is one of the most effective ways of fighting Parkinson’s. Exercise has been proven to slow...reactions3comments
Parkinson's Power Boost PlaylistMusic and music therapy can help make positive changes for people with Parkinson's disease. With the assistance of a music therapist, I've...reactions2comments
Golden Foods for Parkinson's DiseaseAs if there weren’t enough reasons to eat your fruits and vegetables! Not only do they contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber benefits...reactionscomments
Hitting the Jackpot: A Diagnosis At Last!Posy reacts oddly to her diagnosis. “I’m surprised you didn’t bring your husband with you to this appointment?” remarked the neurologist. Posy...reactions11comments
Changes to Dad's BreathingOver the winter months, I went home to see my family. While my dad and I sat in front of the flickering...reactions2comments
Massage Tools to Help Manage the PainOne of the first signs of Parkinson’s disease is a hand tremor. I remember my father first experiencing those hand tremors. He...reactions2comments
Ways to Negate the Negative in Your DayWe certainly know that Parkinson’s disease (PD) can zap your energy and make you feel negative about life. This is true if...reactions9comments
Help! I Can't Seem To Ask For HelpI have difficulty asking for help even though Parkinson’s has significantly degraded my physical abilities. That is a big problem. Yes, not asking...reactions4comments
A Breathing Corpse AwakethEvery morning when I wake up, it feels like I am experiencing a quasi-resurrection. That may sound somewhat bamboozling...so please let me...reactions7comments
The Ethical Rule of People and ProfitI’d like to think I’m easy-going when it comes to interactions that affect my Parkinson’s. In fact, the “whatever you need, I’m...reactions2comments
It Began in EuropeTwo years ago, we were traveling to London, Florence, Venice, and Rome. I was having some back pain when walking even a...reactions4comments
Case Report Summary: Can COVID-19 Cause Parkinson’s Symptoms?COVID-19 is a big topic of discussion in our household. My dad has been vaccinated because he recognizes that Parkinson's disease (PD)...reactionscomments
Crafting a Playlist to Fit Your MoodAlmost everywhere you go, music is playing in the background. From cars, stores, offices, and even a teen rolling by on a skateboard...reactions4comments
Parkinson's Disease and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactions3comments
When COVID-19 Entered Our HomeMy brother recently tested positive for COVID-19. As an asymptomatic fellow, this is actually the second time he’s had the virus and...reactions1comment
That's What Friends Are ForI often receive emails from people who have specific questions about Parkinson’s disease (PD). Today I heard from a woman who introduced...reactions10comments
Grad School and My Father's CareWhen I decided to apply for graduate school, I chose the best programs. I only wanted programs that were top 10 in...reactions1comment
Have Poles, Will Walk!There is much to do made of a baby’s “firsts.” First word. First tooth. First step. I do not remember my first...reactions6comments
Parkinson’s and "Healing with Horses"I have Parkinson’s. My biggest issue is balance and I use hiking sticks to get around. When my wife and care partner suggested...reactions2comments
PD Pundit: Support GroupsOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing the benefits of participating in support groups. Peter shares how...reactions1comment
