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... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 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... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 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... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 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... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eric’s Journey: Over My Head - Part TwoI wrote a piece on my friend, Eric, who went into a nursing home. There is good news to report! Following a tumultuous period of falls, a shoulder injury, a... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing with the REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Sandman“Good morning, Sunshine!” is the kind of thing we are used to hearing when we wake up. I have heard variations of this when my nana would sing, “Have you... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exercise for Physical and Mental HealthMay is Mental Health Month so what better time is there to assess your mind-body-spirit health routines? Are you getting any exercise? How are you doing with sleep? Are you... By Lorraine Wilson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of LifeIn 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 Comments0 comments
Communication While Wearing a MaskIn a conversation with Lauren Simmons of PD Buzz in Orange County, California, we discovered that we were both audiologists in our past lives. We have both gone on to... By Sharon Krischer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Father and My BrothersMy father always dreamed of having a barnyard amount of kids. Not sure if it’s because he only had one sister or because he wished he had brothers, but either... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Protein Intake & PD Medication: Does Eating Protein Affect Levodopa Absorption?Many people with PD take a levodopa/carbidopa combination drug to help control their motor symptoms. Levodopa is a precursor to dopamine that can reduce motor-related issues like tremor, rigidity, or... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parkinson's Conversations With a KidFor many people, the greatest joy in life is kids. Unfortunately, my wife and I did not have our own children before Parkinson’s. We were too busy enjoying life and... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments