Compromised Immunities & Pandemics: Best EnemiesWhen I was a kid and I would listen to stories of medieval pandemics, I would always envision the world under continuously gray skies. Beneath the obscuring skies, all life... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The 2020 Support Group Drought: To Meet or Not to MeetOur local Parkinson's support group has been on my mind more than usual of late. We have not been meeting as a large group due to social distancing guidelines and... By Lorraine Wilson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What Is It Really Like to Be a Caregiver? Results of the 2020 Caregiving In America SurveyWhen faced with a chronic health condition like Parkinson's disease, many people rely on the help and support of a caregiver. In many ways, the family members, partners, and friends... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go unnoticed despite the major impact your illness has... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Induced Apathy: Is That a Thing?How many weeks has it been now? Months? I have totally lost track. It must be at least 6 months or more. At first, it was strangely energizing. We had... By Sharon Krischer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2020: Voices from the CommunityEach year, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is observed in October. This year, October 10 will mark the day to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect YourselfAs the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here in the United States, it is important to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing with Apathy From My Loved One With Parkinson'sWhen my father first started feeling the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), we, as his family, had no choice but to feel for him. There was no cheering him up... By Juwairiya Syed2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Parkinson's Helps Me Cope During These Challenging TimesDoes having Parkinson's disease (PD) make it easier to deal with the current COVID-19 pandemic? I have found that it does. At least for me. What I have learned about... By John Bennett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Overlooked Parkinson's Symptom: HiccupsThe most common, noticeable signs of Parkinson’s disease (PD) are motor symptoms, especially tremors. They affect about 70 percent of people with PD. However, there are also many non-motor symptoms... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Can You Achieve Financial Growth & Stability with Parkinson's?My father being an immigrant meant he came to this country with very little. Truly. He came with what I think was the equivalent of $500 USD. He and my... By Juwairiya Syed2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ways to Get Your Medicine with Mail DelaysAccess to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious effects on health and well-being. Many people get... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How My Family Dynamic Is Affected By Parkinson'sYesterday my dad called and decided he found another project. He wants to look into changing the cell phone plan to find something cheaper. Being the person who oversees the... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Keeping the Romance Alive: 5 Tips to Help Improve the RelationshipBelow I provide five tips to help improve the relationship with a spouse or loved one. Communication is two ways! Not stating your wants and your needs is going to... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Describing the Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September 2019, Health Union (the parent company of ParkinsonsDisease.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of our... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Quarantine-Style Shopping with Parkinson'sLike many of you, my wife and I do a lot of online shopping. This was and is especially true during this period of social distancing. Gone are the days... By Dan Glass6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Quotes on Hope, Positivity, Loving Others, and Living with Parkinson’sThe past few months have been both rewarding and difficult. These difficult times have changed all of us, directly or indirectly. For personal reasons, I have been writing quotes on... By Frank Church7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Restarting My Self-Care During QuarantineFor the last few months, I have thought about all my fellow care partners often. I'm often wondering how caregivers are coping with these difficult times, being isolated, schedules turned... By Angela Robb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Six Tips for Managing Parkinson's "Off Time"The medications developed to treat Parkinson’s disease (PD) can help manage the symptoms, including tremor or shaking, rigidity, impaired balance, and slowness of movement. However, many people with PD experience... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments45 comments