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From a young age, my father had health issues. His first heart attack was the year I was born. Then there was the second and third and fourth - on...

Most of us know what a caregiver does, but not everyone fully understands what it is like to be a caregiver until they are in that role. To start a...

Fatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well. Fatigue can impact every aspect of daily life...

I have heard a lot of children say, “I don’t want to,” when asked to eat their vegetables or pick up their toys. The follow-up question, “Why don’t you want...

A new program launched by the Parkinson’s Foundation will help to make palliative care a standard practice across all Centers of Excellence in the United States. These are medical centers...

When 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...

Our 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...

When 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...

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...

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...

Each 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...

As 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...

When 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...

Does 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...

The 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...

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...

Access 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...

Yesterday 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...

Below 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...

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...