There’s No Time Like NowEver since my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, there has been a sense of urgency to my life. I seem to hop...reactions1comment
A Case for Getting Vaccinated Before the HolidaysLast Christmas, COVID-19 concerns were higher than ever. Experts warned the nation about the harm that could come from large holiday gatherings...reactionscomments
Is There a Secret to Living Well with Parkinson’s?I never would have dreamt that I could thrive with Parkinson's. Recently, I was asked to participate in a book project about...reactions10comments
Balancing My Parkinson’s Time CheckbookBalancing my Parkinson’s time checkbook ... a version of "time is money." I fight my Parkinson’s by staying as mentally and physically...reactions2comments
My Role in the Cull of ConnectionsIn case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article: The Inevitable Cull of Connections. It would be erroneous and...reactions2comments
Staying Active at Home with Parkinson’sExercise improves function and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease. But sometimes you just don’t feel like going out for...reactions2comments
Parkinson's: Not Your Grandfather's DiseaseMany people will ask me what Parkinson's disease (PD) feels like. Seeing as there are many variations of symptoms, it is hard...reactions30comments
Educating Others about Parkinson’sMany of your family and friends may only see you and your loved one with Parkinson’s once or twice a year. These short...reactions4comments
One More Thing I Didn’t KnowWhen we reach a "certain age," we tend to think we know everything we need to know. It may be because we’ve had...reactions2comments
Two Sides of the Parkinson’s ExperienceIn the past I’ve been "blessed?", "burdened?", and "frustrated?" to be a caregiver. Now it is my turn at needing a caregiver...reactions12comments
Parkinson’s Disease CookbooksI was recently reading through comments on a Parkinson’s forum when I came across an idea. Someone wanted to know whether there...reactions2comments
Health Care Decisions for Your FutureAn uncertain future can cause anyone anxiety. Caregivers often worry about making health care decisions. An important step you can take for your loved...reactions1comment
Ways to Manage Parkinson’s Disease and FatigueIt happens to most of us. We seem to exert ourselves and simply run out of gas. Whether we are doing too...reactionscomments
No More Shame With Parkinson'sSince I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2017, I have been overwhelmed with feelings about my health and the future. Of all...reactions8comments
Community Views: How Does the Weather Affect Parkinson’s Disease?It is not your imagination. The weather can absolutely have an effect on your Parkinson’s. It is something that is not talked...reactions8comments
Parkinson’s Disease—Coming to Terms with the “New Me”Parkinson’s disease (PD) is incredibly complex — each individual experiences a unique set of symptoms and disease progression varies person by person...reactions34comments
Living Alone with Parkinson’s DiseaseAny new diagnosis can bring with it questions, fears, and concerns for the future. A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), a chronic...reactions5comments
Foods That Help Protect Parkinson's Throughout the Holiday SeasonManaging Parkinson's disease (PD) throughout the holidays is no small feat. Between the alcohol, sweet treats, and increased sedentary time, these sudden...reactionscomments
The Inevitable Cull of ConnectionsThere was a pivotal, yet somewhat inevitable crossroads juncture that I encountered in my Parkinson’s "journey." The culling of my social connections...reactions4comments
What is a Living Will?The word "will" can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
