Hitting the Jackpot: A Diagnosis At Last!Posy reacts oddly to her diagnosis. “I’m surprised you didn’t bring your husband with you to this appointment?” remarked the neurologist. Posy...reactions11comments
Golden Foods for Parkinson's DiseaseAs if there weren’t enough reasons to eat your fruits and vegetables! Not only do they contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber benefits...reactionscomments
Demystifying Parkinson's Hallucinations: When to Seek Medical AttentionThe word "hallucination" can evoke as much or greater fear than the word "dyskenesia" among those of us with Parkinson’s disease (PD)...reactions5comments
Parkinson's Power Boost PlaylistMusic and music therapy can help make positive changes for people with Parkinson's disease. With the assistance of a music therapist, I've...reactions2comments
An Occupied Mind: The Importance of ClarityI have been pondering the importance of clarity and direction in mind, and just how easy it can be to lose one's...reactionscomments
Ways to Negate the Negative in Your DayWe certainly know that Parkinson’s disease (PD) can zap your energy and make you feel negative about life. This is true if...reactions9comments
Massage Tools to Help Manage the PainOne of the first signs of Parkinson’s disease is a hand tremor. I remember my father first experiencing those hand tremors. He...reactions2comments
Help! I Can't Seem To Ask For HelpI have difficulty asking for help even though Parkinson’s has significantly degraded my physical abilities. That is a big problem. Yes, not asking...reactions4comments
A Breathing Corpse AwakethEvery morning when I wake up, it feels like I am experiencing a quasi-resurrection. That may sound somewhat bamboozling...so please let me...reactions7comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
What Is Capgras Syndrome?Capgras syndrome (CS) could have you, as a caregiver or care partner, trying to convince a loved one that you are not...reactions3comments
Gretchen’s Top 10 Christmas Gifts for People with Parkinson’sBack by popular demand is my top 10 gifts for people with Parkinson’s disease! The holidays can be stressful enough without having...reactionscomments
The Ethical Rule of People and ProfitI’d like to think I’m easy-going when it comes to interactions that affect my Parkinson’s. In fact, the “whatever you need, I’m...reactions2comments
Rocky Balboa Versus A Formidable OpponentI had a dream that I was Rocky Balboa at 71 years of age. When I was young, I was the heavyweight champion...reactionscomments
That's What Friends Are ForI often receive emails from people who have specific questions about Parkinson’s disease (PD). Today I heard from a woman who introduced...reactions10comments
It Began in EuropeTwo years ago, we were traveling to London, Florence, Venice, and Rome. I was having some back pain when walking even a...reactions4comments
Community Views: Best Parkinson’s Advice ReceivedLiving with Parkinson’s is a journey. It’s a process of learning and relearning how to adjust and live with this challenging diagnosis...reactionscomments
Crafting a Playlist to Fit Your MoodAlmost everywhere you go, music is playing in the background. From cars, stores, offices, and even a teen rolling by on a skateboard...reactions4comments
"Who Am I?" Trying to Find Myself With Parkinson's‘Who Am I?’, It is a question that has puzzled us all, but maybe even a little more for those with Parkinson's...reactions2comments
Grad School and My Father's CareWhen I decided to apply for graduate school, I chose the best programs. I only wanted programs that were top 10 in...reactions1comment
