PD Pundit: An Interview with Parkinson's Disease - Part 1Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic featuring an interview with Parkinson's disease itself taking about the resources...reactions3comments
The Glitch in Our SystemI have an idea that I'm slowly turning into a story. It's called A Glitch in the System. The basic premise: Something...reactions2comments
Young-Onset Parkinson's: More Than An Old Person's DiseaseThe young boy with the scooter was moving at 30, no, 35 kilometers and hour. I could feel myself tensing up. We...reactions16comments
The Benefits of Fiber for Parkinson's ConstipationPoop, we all do it! But for people with Parkinson's disease, it may be harder than others. Constipation refers to changes in...reactions6comments
What To Do When the Caregiver Becomes IllThe past several weeks have been a harsh reminder of what could happen when the person we depend on the most, our...reactions5comments
Welcome to ParkinsonvilleA haunting series of scenes recently woke me in the wee hours of the morning. I vividly recalled visiting a strange new...reactions5comments
Research Study Opportunity: Sleep & Quality of LifeThis research study is now closed. The University of Mississippi invites all those living with Parkinson's disease to participate in a research...reactionscomments
Radical Acceptance of My Life's ChallengesI have become a radical in my elder years! Over many years, I have embraced radical acceptance slowly, although I did not...reactions2comments
Parkinson's: A Malicious DiseaseIt’s easy to hate a disease like Parkinson’s. There are few things that seem as malicious and designed to cause destruction. I’m...reactions14comments
Life Transitions & Parkinson's: When Not Happening is HappeningAccording to Nancy Schlossberg, an educator on life transitions, "non-events" occur in ways that affect us just as much as actual events...reactions5comments
Reflecting on 2020: Any Silver Linings?Over the past year, I’ve heard many people comment on how difficult and challenging 2020, the year of the pandemic, has been...reactions1comment
It’s Not Just Your Voice: Parkinson's Communication BarriersWe communicate with more than our voices. When our voices, vision, hearing, and facial expressions are threatened, we do not want to be seen...reactions2comments
Parkinson's Status Check: The Ugly Truth of a DiagnosisFor those of us in the advocacy game, we expect to be contacted when someone's status changes to mirror our Parkinson's diagnosis...reactions8comments
Top Parkinson's Reads of 2020: A Year in ReviewAs the end of the year approaches, we wanted to take a moment to look back and share some of the most-read...reactions1comment
Are Your Skin Problems Related to Parkinson’s?Over the years, I have often referred to myself as a Dermatology Poster Child. My skin has been sensitive since day 1...reactions6comments
What Do You Know About Parkinson's Disease? Take Our Quiz!While Parkinson’s disease (PD) can affect everyone differently, there is common ground among community members. To find out more about how people...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions47comments
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...reactions4comments
