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The past several weeks have been a harsh reminder of what could happen when the person we depend on the most, our Parkinson's disease caregiver/partner, suddenly becomes ill. My husband...

A haunting series of scenes recently woke me in the wee hours of the morning. I vividly recalled visiting a strange new town, but the details were fuzzy. I took...

This research study is now closed. The University of Mississippi invites all those living with Parkinson's disease to participate in a research study. Researchers want to know about how individuals...

I have become a radical in my elder years! Over many years, I have embraced radical acceptance slowly, although I did not know its name. Radical acceptance is when you...

It’s easy to hate a disease like Parkinson’s. There are few things that seem as malicious and designed to cause destruction. I’m not typically someone who sees the world in...

According to Nancy Schlossberg, an educator on life transitions, "non-events" occur in ways that affect us just as much as actual events. There is nothing nefarious about this revelation though;...

Over the past year, I’ve heard many people comment on how difficult and challenging 2020, the year of the pandemic, has been for everyone and how they wished the year...

We communicate with more than our voices. When our voices, vision, hearing, and facial expressions are threatened, we do not want to be seen as "different" by others. Parkinson’s disease (PD) can cause...

For those of us in the advocacy game, we expect to be contacted when someone's status changes to mirror our Parkinson's diagnosis. In my four years of being medically-labeled with...

As the end of the year approaches, we wanted to take a moment to look back and share some of the most-read articles from 2020. Many community members were interested...

Over the years, I have often referred to myself as a Dermatology Poster Child. My skin has been sensitive since day 1 and has gotten progressively worse as I get...

While Parkinson’s disease (PD) can affect everyone differently, there is common ground among community members. To find out more about how people with PD cope with their condition, manage their...

For 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...

On 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...

Parkinson’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...

Sleep 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...

I’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...

It’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...

Parkinson’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...

We 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...