Memory Loss and Parkinson’sMy mom is in the kitchen when I catch her with tears in her eyes. I don’t know what happened, but I’m...reactions6comments
The Joy of JournalingAfter being diagnosed with a serious autoimmune condition at the age of 12, my neurologist suggested I keep a journal to express...reactionscomments
Microaggressions and Parkinson's DiseaseI am aware of social microaggressions in society against minorities, women, politics, and more, through my readings on social mores in America...reactions4comments
Looking at Research on Life Expectancy with Parkinson’sWhen my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013, I responded with denial. I assumed that, if he really had it, his...reactions1comment
Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?Posy has pondered whether she should blame her sweet tooth and carb-rich diet for her Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis. Maybe that is...reactionscomments
Santa, All I Want For Christmas Is ...Dear Santa, Thank you for all the past holiday gifts you delivered to me such as the great toys, beautiful socks, ties...reactions6comments
Positive or Negative Change Is Hard The self-help industry would have you believe change is easy. Just follow a few steps and you will embrace change. Reality says change is...reactions2comments
How to Manage Constipation Throughout the Holiday SeasonThe holiday season rarely runs smoothly. In fact, it can be quite hard. The combination of constipation-inducing medications, large holiday meals, and...reactions4comments
Making it to AlaskaIt’s the day before my 30th birthday when I wake to a cold Alaskan morning. It has been a dream of mine...reactions3comments
My Mom, My HeroI have written a lot about my dad who is almost 87 years old and has Parkinson’s disease (PD) and dementia. It’s been...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About Parkinson's: Starting the Conversation with OthersFollowing a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), many people want to know, "How do I tell others about my PD?" After processing...reactions3comments
What Follows "You Have Parkinson's Disease?"In 1979 I was unaware of a newly published book that would become meaningful to me 42 years later. Reading Transitions, by...reactions7comments
Don't Refuse, Don't ResistIn Pennsylvania, there is a small town called Centralia. Not much is there, but you may have heard of it since a...reactions6comments
Grappling with AngerOrdinarily, I find comfort in the idea that everything happens for a reason. It seems as though certain events have to take...reactions1comment
We Are Fighting A Pandemic (And It's Not Just COVID)Another pandemic? You must be kidding me? No! The fastest growing neurological disorder in the world is Parkinson's disease (PD). In India...reactionscomments
So, Really Who Are You?"Tell the negative committee that meets inside your head to sit down and shut up." - Ann Bradford This quote stuck with...reactions2comments
Why Is Parkinson’s Commonly Misdiagnosed?Parkinson’s disease (PD) is difficult to diagnose because symptoms vary so widely between patients. Although my dad's diagnosis was relatively straightforward, at...reactions1comment
Playing the Hand I Was DealtWhen I was a teenager I used to play poker. Each player was dealt 5 cards. We had to throw out the...reactionscomments
The Unsightly Side of Parkinson’s: SweatingOne of the most undesirable and socially stigmatizing symptoms that I experience from being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis is...reactions3comments
Ask the Advocate: How Do You Stay Motivated with Parkinson's?It can be difficult to stay motivated when living with a chronic illness like Parkinson's disease (PD). The symptoms of the condition...reactions2comments
