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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments30 comments
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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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 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..." such as, "If only things were a little different." With Parkinson’s disease, it makes sense that anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments114 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Many Moods with Parkinson'sIt had been a long day at work. I finally closed shop on the afternoon. At that moment I walked to the car, I was exhausted from too much conversation...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Bringing Grit to the Parkinson's JourneyAfter years of Rock Steady Boxing, exercise classes, support groups, conferences, and one on one conversations, I believe that grit is key to a better life with Parkinson's. "True Grit"...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What to Expect When You're Newly Diagnosed With Parkinson'sThe most frequent and empowering post in Parkinson's Bizarroworld is the question that asks, "Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson's: Now What?". After all, that's the question with the most significant answer...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Nutrition Needs for People with Parkinson's: High Protein Diet?I am sitting in a tightly packed coffee shop in New York City, working on my writing when, as my song changes, I catch a snippet of the conversation next...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How Do I Safely Dispose of Old or Unused Medication?Today more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be stolen and misused, look like candy to a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: How Does the Weather Affect Parkinson’s Disease?It is not your imagination. The weather can absolutely have an effect on your Parkinson’s. It is something that is not talked about often, but that does not mean it...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Frustrations Around Medicare ChangesWith the new year came a lot of new things - resolutions, expectations, and hope for a brighter future. What is something that squashes that hope? Good ‘ole Medicare. Many...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Is Vascular Parkinsonism?Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder that affects muscle movement. It is caused by damage to certain areas of the brain. Symptoms of PD include muscle tremors, slowness, and difficulty...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine DevelopmentMany of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Daily Phone Calls to My Dad With Parkinson'sGrowing up, having conversations about religion or politics or school was pretty typical at our dinner table. The topic of the day generally depended on the mood of my father...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Which Foods Are Good & Which Foods Should Be Avoided with Parkinson's?If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have questions about dietary changes. You may want to know what foods are good...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Community Views: How Do You Care For Yourself?For many living with Parkinson’s disease, self-care can often be the last thing we think about. We might be still rushing and pushing ourselves to live life how it was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
