Ask for Help: The New Normal SolutionWhen my wife and I got married way back when in 2009 (yes kids, that really was a year), our wedding officiant assigned us to read Gary Chapman’s book, The... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What to Expect After Deep Brain StimulationDeep brain stimulation (DBS) is a treatment option that works well for some people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This chronic disorder affects the nervous system and can greatly impact daily... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Setbacks of a Type A Personality and Parkinson’sA small group of people with Parkinson’s get together via Zoom after our virtual exercise class. We were talking about how we felt and we all admitted we were having... By Phil Horton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Telemedicine is Here to StayTelemedicine is a concept that the medical community has been trying to figure out for some time. At first, telemedicine, or telehealth as it is often called, was thought to... By Sharon Krischer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Caregiver Tips for Managing Parkinson’s Disease DementiaParkinson’s disease (PD) is an illness largely defined by changes in motor control. Early symptoms include tremors, stiffness, and walking/balance problems. As the disease progresses, many will also develop dementia... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Self-Care Is Not a Luxury but a NecessitySelf-care for someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is not indulgent or egotistical. Self-care is about preservation, longevity, doing most of what you want to do, and helping yourself to be... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A High-Antioxidant Meal Plan for People With Parkinson'sAlthough the cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is unknown, there is increasing evidence that oxidative stress and neuroinflammation may play an essential role in its development. A diet high in... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Views: Top Tools for Caring for Someone With Parkinson’sLearning how to care for a loved one with Parkinson’s is not something that happens overnight. Most people in the community learned how to provide the right level of care... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Eyes Have It: Parkinson's and VisionFor the vast majority of COVID lockup, I've been reading ferociously. Along with the piles of books I read, I seem to inhale a lot of Internet articles. One of... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Miss IndependentI’m stuck. I’m standing outside my hotel room. The door is not locked. And I have my right hand on the doorknob. To get in, all I need is to... By Elrica Tanu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Making Simple Home AdjustmentsWatching my Dad’s difficulties shift and change with the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is heartbreaking. He was once the strongest person in the house, lifting his kids with little... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Parkinson's Hijacked Our PlansShortly after my Parkinson’s diagnosis, I heard the initial stage of the disease called the honeymoon phase. I dismissed it as a simple referral to the time period immediately following... By Lorraine Wilson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Funeral Plans and All That New Orleans JazzRecently, my wife and I went to a funeral for someone close to us who died way too early. I’m not sure what an appropriate age is to have lived... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Research Study Opportunity: Activities of Daily LivingThe Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of South Alabama invites those living with Parkinson’s disease to participate in a research study. Researchers want to know how Parkinson's disease... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When the Person with Parkinson's Comforts the Caregiver“I’m okay, Mary Beth.” My Dad says between sips of soda. We’re sitting in a local diner, waiting for our food to arrive on a crisp fall day. His words... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Getting Started: Telehealth for Veterans with Parkinson'sAn estimated 80,000 U.S. veterans live with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers believe some events that can happen while serving, such as brain injuries or exposure to chemicals like Agent Orange... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Expressing Our Memories in Words and SongI come from a family where Alzheimer's is an issue. This fall, it collaborated with COVID to rob another family member of his life. Nearly 3 decades ago, it took... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Dysphagia in Parkinson's DiseaseDysphagia is the medical term used to describe difficulty swallowing. When Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects the muscles in the face, neck, or throat, it can cause dysphagia. More than 80... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments36 comments
Have You Tried Yoga to Help Manage Parkinson's Symptoms?"If you can breathe, you can do yoga." -Christiana Lewis Ulwelling, Yoga Instructor If you have never tried yoga, why would you start now? After all, with Parkinson’s, the thought... By Sharon Krischer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parkinson's Catharsis: Letting It All OutDuring COVID, it seems that the thing people do the second most is watch television (as a betting man, I’d put surfing the ‘net as number one). Recently, my wife... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments