Parkinson's Fatigue & NarcolepsyFor as long as I can remember, I've been prone to long sleeps. As a kid, I could hit the 10-12 hour point easily. In my early thirties, Friday night... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Parkinson’s Comorbidities: Routine Doctor VisitsOn August 26th, I celebrated my 49th journey around the sun. The next day, I went for a maintenance / road-worthiness physical, which was my first in a couple of... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
The Parkinson’s Symptoms Nobody Talks About: Results From Our SurveyParkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that affects a person’s ability to move. Most people associate PD with movement or motor symptoms like tremors, shaking, muscle stiffness, and poor... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
What Sleep Issues Do You Experience? Results From Our SurveySleep plays an important role in overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, it is common for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to experience a variety of sleep problems. These issues can... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
On Traveling When Your Dad Has Parkinson'sI’ve always had the kind of soul that’s hungry to see new beginnings - a gentle sunrise over the Smoky Mountains or pieces of coral reef emerging from the Costa... By MaryBeth Skylis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Parkinson's & the Circadian Role of MelatoninIt’s the time of year when we begin to feel some distinction in our bodies that relate to the change in light. Our body clocks, more formally known as our... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Views: The Painful Truth About Parkinson’sParkinson’s disease is often a daily struggle, both for the person with the diagnosis and the loved ones providing care. It can be unpredictable, with life-altering symptoms that can feel... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Lauren Simmons' Extraordinary Life with Parkinson'sWe have all read or heard inspiring stories of exceptional people with Parkinson's. Running marathons, riding bikes for great distances, or climbing mountains are all fantastic feats when you have... By Tom Sheppard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for SupportMillions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report providing care or assistance to someone with a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Get Through Days When You Can't Fight Parkinson's AnymoreWe have all been there. After a bad night you give up and drag yourself out of bed. It’s 4:30am. Yes, 4:30! You are restless and you just have to... By Sharon Krischer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Building Connections & Parkinson's: Overcoming IsolationAfter a decade in Parkinson's advocacy, the most common hurdle reported by people with young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) is not what you might think. It happens to be isolation. People... By Heather Kennedy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How To Stay Positive With Parkinson’s DiseaseMany people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) say symptoms like fatigue, cognitive changes, and pain make navigating day-to-day life difficult. These and other challenging symptoms often impact physical, mental, emotional... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Writing a Biography: These Last 4 YearsWhen you stop and think about it, 4 years is a long time. That’s 1,061 days since diagnosis to scribble in my biography. During this time, Parkinson’s has caused me... By Dan Glass6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Link Between COVID-19 & Parkinson's DiseaseOne wonderful personality trait of my Indian father’s is that he typically does not do what he does not want to do. Managing this with his Parkinson’s has not been... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Couples and Parkinson's: Not Fight(ing) ClubThe not so wonderful thing about Parkinson's or any cruddy life situation is that it tests not only the person it happens to, but its debris lands on anyone within... By Dan Glass6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Father Has Parkinson's: Living with Regret & GuiltFrom a young age, my father had health issues. His first heart attack was the year I was born. Then there was the second and third and fourth - on... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: How Does Being a Caregiver Impact Your Life?Most of us know what a caregiver does, but not everyone fully understands what it is like to be a caregiver until they are in that role. To start a... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well. Fatigue can impact every aspect of daily life... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Living with Apathy: "Because I Just Don't Want To!"I have heard a lot of children say, “I don’t want to,” when asked to eat their vegetables or pick up their toys. The follow-up question, “Why don’t you want... By Lorraine Wilson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Making Palliative Care Standard Practice For People with Parkinson’s DiseaseA new program launched by the Parkinson’s Foundation will help to make palliative care a standard practice across all Centers of Excellence in the United States. These are medical centers... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments