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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...

Even 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...

In 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...

When 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...

It 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...

After 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"...

The 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...

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...

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...

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...

With 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...

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...

Many 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...

Growing 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...

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...

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...

I 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...

“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...

Professor 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...

May 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...