Happy(?) 10th AnniversaryFebruary marks the 10th anniversary of my Parkinson's diagnosis. It is more like my 11th anniversary as, like many parkies, I started having symptoms months before I was diagnosed. When I... By John Bennett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesThese days, you can find more and more people turning to telehealth. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for a while... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
You Got This!If you live with or near a progressive disease you may find your changing capabilities to be discouraging, frustrating, even maddening. I just wanted to walk my dog. A friend... By Heather Kennedy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Views: The Hardest Part of Living with Parkinson’sRarely is there an easy day with Parkinson’s. Even on the good days, the person living with the diagnosis and their loved ones may still be facing the fear of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Safety Concerns of Sleepwalking and RBD in Parkinson's DiseaseYour loved one with Parkinson’s disease (PD) sleeps at night, just not in their bed…they get up, walk around, perform small—or large!—tasks while clearly asleep. Does this sound familiar? This... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection RiskOur world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Interview with Physical Therapist Jill JumperI recently interviewed Jill Jumper, PT, DPT to learn more about her job, especially in regards to working with persons with Parkinson’s (PwP). Besides being a licensed physical therapist, Jill... By Lorraine Wilson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious, or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with parkinsons disease. New here? We invite you to explore... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Power of Attorney Time: My Family's JourneyWhen a parent is sick and unable to be reasoned with, there are a couple of things that are necessary to accomplish before the situation gets out of hand. Mainly... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Parkinson's Fantasy Versus Reality TelevisionBack when I was a kid, a time known affectionately as “the 1970s,” there was a television show, which was entitled Fantasy Island. In the show, the premise was that... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Setting Stress-Free Boundaries as CaregiversTo avoid caregiver burnout especially during stressful times, we as caregivers must maintain our wits about us if we are to come out unscathed on the other side. It is... By Maria De Leon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parkinson's and the Quarantine: Making the Most of Your Time at HomeIf you are quarantined at home and cannot go out, that can be very frustrating and a huge disruption to daily living! If you have Parkinson’s disease and are home... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Ongentys® (opicapone) Approved for “Off” Episodes in Parkinson’s DiseaseThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ongentys® (opicapone) for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who have “off” episodes while taking a medicine called carbidopa/levodopa. An “off” episode... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why You Should Write Your NarrativeAn underused tool for wellness is the concept of writing your narrative. When someone is initially diagnosed with a chronic disease, it can be quite a shock. The patient does not know... By Sharon Krischer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments