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
Is There a Link Between Agent Orange & Parkinson’s?Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and develop Parkinson’s disease (PD) may be eligible to receive VA health care and disability...reactions2comments
What Did You Say? I Can't Hear You!"Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people." - Helen Keller I agree with Helen Keller's statement...reactions8comments
A Slow Vacation with Parkinson’s DiseaseIt’s a sunny summer day in northern Michigan when I walk out onto the back porch. Water bugs wiggle around the coast...reactions1comment
Hallucinations and Delusions in Parkinson'sHallucinations and delusions are familiar terms but most people aren't sure what they really mean. A hallucination is a false perception: seeing...reactions1comment
My Experience Using CBD Oil for Parkinson's SymptomsOne of the most difficult decisions a person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) will face is deciding what medications to use to treat...reactions4comments
Hiking the Parkinson's TrailSometimes, our lives transpire in such a way that it seems that the universe is trying to prepare us for future challenges...reactions2comments
Case Report Summary: Can COVID-19 Cause Parkinson’s Symptoms?COVID-19 is a big topic of discussion in our household. My dad has been vaccinated because he recognizes that Parkinson's disease (PD)...reactionscomments
Resilience and Parkinson’s DiseaseThe term resilience can have many meanings. It is associated with personality traits or a description of character, and prior to 2020...reactions1comment
Is There a Study Guide for this Exam?Those of us with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have concerns about the various symptoms looming in our future. I have heard people discuss...reactions9comments
Will My Father Have Access to Long Term Healthcare?I recently watched an episode of Jon Oliver’s show. My roommate had picked it to watch while we ate dinner. I had...reactionscomments
Letters to Myself: Gaining PerspectiveYou can read part one of this letter here: Letters to Myself: Basic Training Dear 18-year-old Dan, In September of 2016, you’ll...reactionscomments
Deciding to Get the COVID Vaccine with Parkinson'sWhen my dad signed himself up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a flood of relief washed over me. Both of my parents...reactionscomments
Reflecting on Vivid Dreams: A Precursor to Parkinson's?Nighttime is not good for Posy. Actually, it never has been. Why was a very confident, happy child so fearful of the...reactions4comments
A High Fiber Sample Meal Plan for Parkinson’sAre your infrequent "number 2s" giving you the blues? It’s possible that you aren’t getting enough fiber in your diet. In case...reactionscomments
Melanoma Surgery and Parkinson’sThis article is the third and last of my melanoma series. In case you missed it, you can read about my diagnosis...reactionscomments
Maintaining Independence Through Occupational TherapyI have always been a bit of a klutz and have had difficulty knowing how to use my body effectively. But, physical...reactions15comments
On Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease in My DadIf you’ve gone down the rabbit hole of potential Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms, chances are that you’ve encountered dementia. The infamous dementia...reactions6comments
Letters to Myself: Basic TrainingApril 15, 1990 Dear 18-year-old Dan, I’d like to tell you that things get better than this nasty punishment you’re in right...reactionscomments
Tactics to Improve SleepHow’s your sleep? Are you getting enough? According to studies, the average adult needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep. More than...reactionscomments
