Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 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... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
FDA Approves App to Personalize Parkinson’s Disease Therapy via Mobile DeviceThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of Abbott’s Patient Controller app on personal Apple smartphone devices. The app is designed to coordinate therapies that use... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The New Era of Telehealth & Telemedicine Visits: Part 2To read more about preparing for our telehealth visit with the neurologist, read part one of this article series. The medical office sent an email to Karl with a Zoom... By Angela Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Dealing with Tremors: Using Meds, Moves, & Humor to CopeMy guess is that most of you reading this know how fictional character James Bond likes his martini prepared. The phrase, “shaken, not stirred,” is as familiar as the way... By Lorraine Wilson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Urinary Incontinence in People with Parkinson’s Disease: Part 1“Incontinence Hotline...Can you please hold?" Lately, I have seen television ads for bladder control medications that are proudly showing some woman roaming around with a nagging bladder always bugging her... By Gretchen Church4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
7 Less Common Misdiagnoses of Parkinson’s DiseaseAnyone with Parkinson’s disease can tell you that the road to diagnosis is anything but direct. Too often, it comes down to a bit of luck – as in, finding... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The New Era of Telehealth & Telemedicine Visits: Part 1We recently participated in a telehealth visit with Karl’s neurologist. Rarely have we been excited and filled with anticipation for a neurology appointment. Since we both grew up during the... By Angela Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Making My Voice Heard Among Parkinson's DoctorsThere are a couple of things about being a 24-year-old girl that are fun. The endless confusion about your direction in life. The not so subtle jokes that it’s all... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Most Common Misdiagnoses for Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson’s disease (PD) is not as easy to diagnose as you might expect. All too often, doctors see one symptom – usually tremor – and make a diagnosis without looking... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Parkinson's Tremors and Other Obstacles on the Golf CourseSome days you know, before you even get out of bed, that it is just not going to be one of your better days. With Parkinson’s disease (PD), those days... By Sharon Krischer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Is Marijuana a Treatment Option for People with Parkinson's Disease?The stigma surrounding marijuana has been fading for some time. In recent years, it has been fully legalized for medical use in 33 states and Washington, D.C., though it is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lewy Body Dementia, Dementia With Lewy Bodies, Diffuse Lewy Body Disease: Are They All the Same?Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a brain disorder that leads to problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. LBD is sometimes known by other names. These include: LBD is a... By Heather.Morse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Growing Online and Virtual Opportunities for CaregiversI recently participated in an online meeting where staff members of various Parkinson’s organizations were commenting on the forced necessity of moving support, education, and exercise programs online to continue... By Angela Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: 7 Lesser Known Parkinson’s Symptoms You Wish Would DisappearParkinson’s disease (PD) is far more complicated than simply dealing with tremor. This diagnosis can affect the entire body, including the brain and how it functions. To learn more about... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
Custom Research Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for Custom Research Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The Custom... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Anxiety, Apathy, & Parkinson's: My Approach for Coping with These SymptomsPart of what has sustained my mobility and my sanity with living with Parkinson’s disease for 30+ years has been a combination of good neurological assistance, medication, and basic common... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Community Views: What Are Some of the Hardest Parkinson’s Symptoms to Manage?It is easy to get caught up in the game of ‘If only...’ - as in, if only things were a little different. With Parkinson’s, it makes sense that anyone... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments114 comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From Urinary Incontinence to Parkinson's: My Father's Diagnosis StoryIn January 2018, my father received his Green Card in the mail. I knew what it was the minute I grabbed the envelope from the mailbox. When I handed him... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Long Distance (Virtual) Caregiving: Staying ConnectedWhen someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially Parkinson's, can take a physical and emotional toll on caregivers and family, particularly when they are... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments