Parkinson's & the Circadian Role of MelatoninIt’s the time of year when we begin to feel some distinction in our bodies that relate to the change in light...reactions2comments
Community Views: The Painful Truth About Parkinson’sParkinson’s disease is often a daily struggle, both for the person with the diagnosis and the loved ones providing care. It can...reactions4comments
Lauren Simmons' Extraordinary Life with Parkinson'sWe have all read or heard inspiring stories of exceptional people with Parkinson's. Running marathons, riding bikes for great distances, or climbing...reactions5comments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for SupportMillions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report...reactionscomments
How To Get Through Days When You Can't Fight Parkinson's AnymoreWe have all been there. After a bad night you give up and drag yourself out of bed. It’s 4:30am. Yes, 4:30!...reactions2comments
Building Connections & Parkinson's: Overcoming IsolationAfter a decade in Parkinson's advocacy, the most common hurdle reported by people with young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) is not what you...reactions2comments
How To Stay Positive With Parkinson’s DiseaseMany people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) say symptoms like fatigue, cognitive changes, and pain make navigating day-to-day life difficult. These and...reactions9comments
Writing a Biography: These Last 4 YearsWhen you stop and think about it, 4 years is a long time. That’s 1,061 days since diagnosis to scribble in my...reactions3comments
The Link Between COVID-19 & Parkinson's DiseaseOne wonderful personality trait of my Indian father’s is that he typically does not do what he does not want to do...reactionscomments
Couples and Parkinson's: Not Fight(ing) ClubThe not so wonderful thing about Parkinson's or any cruddy life situation is that it tests not only the person it happens...reactions6comments
My Father Has Parkinson's: Living with Regret & GuiltFrom a young age, my father had health issues. His first heart attack was the year I was born. Then there was...reactionscomments
Community Views: How Does Being a Caregiver Impact Your Life?Most of us know what a caregiver does, but not everyone fully understands what it is like to be a caregiver until...reactionscomments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well...reactions4comments
Living with Apathy: "Because I Just Don't Want To!"I have heard a lot of children say, “I don’t want to,” when asked to eat their vegetables or pick up their...reactions3comments
Making Palliative Care Standard Practice For People with Parkinson’s DiseaseA new program launched by the Parkinson’s Foundation will help to make palliative care a standard practice across all Centers of Excellence...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
