The Care We NeedSitting here today, I think about the myriad ailments that I feel as a 50-plus-year-old man with Parkinson’s. For instance, my back...reactions8comments
Superhero Powers for People with Parkinson'sCan we talk? This time it's not three something in the morning when this Parkinson's disease (PD) care partner often lies awake...reactions4comments
Lessons I’m Applying to My Parkinson’s From the World Happiness ReportRecently I was taking an online trivia quiz based on cultural diversity. One question was: "Where are the happiest people in the...reactions2comments
Helpful Hints for Long-Distance CaregivingBeing a caregiver can be rewarding but also draining. In many cases, caregivers and those they care for live nearby or even...reactionscomments
Using Dragon Speech to Text SoftwareOn Netflix, there’s a show called Sweet Tooth. Like many comic books turned into movies, this features a dystopian theme. However, it...reactionscomments
3 Important Things I’ve Learned from Parkinson’s DiseaseOne of the most important things my dad’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis provided me with is perspective. It is easy for me to...reactions3comments
3 Nuts to Go Nuts Over for Parkinson's Disease ProtectionEmbrace your inner health nut! This under-appreciated plant-based food is abundant in wholesome goodness for better health and Parkinson's disease protection. Check...reactions6comments
Coming out of the Parkinson's ClosetHow long did you stay in that closet? How long is it, Posy wonders, before most newly diagnosed PWP (People with Parkinson’s)...reactions12comments
Treating and Managing Tardive DyskinesiaTardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder caused by certain medicines. People with TD have involuntary facial movements, or tics. “Tardive” means...reactionscomments
There Is Not Enough Time To Do It AllPosy finds that having Parkinson’s disease (PD) narrows her range of skills. Do you have PD? If so, Posy would like to know...reactions12comments
Who Am I?I used to have a fairly clear idea of who I am. Always upbeat and involved in my community, my church, and...reactions10comments
Rasagiline and Fatigue: A Follow UpIn a previously published article, Posy tried to find out if anyone else thought that perhaps Rasagiline was making them tired. Posy...reactions16comments
When Is It Time to Use a Walker?The first time my mom suggested that my dad use a walker during his off periods, he rolled his eyes. He wasn't...reactions4comments
Parkinson’s PauseWhen I was first diagnosed, I totally threw myself into all things Parkinson's related. A zoom support group, an online support group...reactions1comment
On Retirement and Parkinson’s DiseaseI came from a nuclear family with Midwestern values and thick American determination. My mom stayed at home for most of my...reactions4comments
Parkinson’s Medication: My Frenemy?When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease on 28th July 2013, at 11 am (it’s hard to forget the exact details of...reactions14comments
Who Is the Future of Parkinson's Advocacy?In 2018, I was given the opportunity to write for Health Union. Having previously blogged about my Parkinson’s experience for the previous...reactionscomments
Frustrating Fluctuations in (dis)AbilityIf I had a nickel for every time I heard the words, "You have Parkinson’s disease? But you look fine/normal/human." (Choose your...reactions6comments
Dare to Care about Self-careManaging my Parkinson’s disease is a daily challenge. Often it feels like a burden and a chore. It can feel like having...reactions23comments
Up and Down All the Parkinson's DaysEver since I felt my first tremors, there have been a lot of different days of Parkinson’s. Obviously, some days are better...reactions3comments
