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
My Father, Khader: Telling People and Keeping DignityThere are many aspects of being the daughter of someone with Parkinson’s disease that are tough. Mostly manageable with enough help and the right attitude, but there is one part... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Walter Mitty vs. Parkinson's FatigueDid I ever tell you about how I managed to lose all that excess weight since dystonia kicked in? How about my walking routine to meet my exercise goals? What... By Dan Glass3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Insomnia Doesn’t Make a Good Bedfellow for People with Parkinson’s DiseaseApril is Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month. It’s a great time to think about insomnia as a troubling aspect of this condition and how you might prevent it. Insomnia—trouble falling... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
9 Thank You Letters I Should Have SentAs children, my parents always encouraged us to write thank-you letters for our gifts at Christmas or birthdays. It’s something that has stuck with me and I always try to... By Emma Lawton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take Action During Parkinson’s Awareness MonthMore than 200 years have passed since Dr. James Parkinson wrote an essay on what he termed the ‘shaking palsy.’ Much has been learned about Parkinson’s disease but there is... By Lorraine Wilson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Celebrating World Parkinson's Day (April 11): The Life and Times of James ParkinsonJames Parkinson, born April 11, 1755, and died December 21, 1824. James Parkinson did not name the disease given his name. He was a very unassuming person. You get the... By Frank Church4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Father, Khader: No More DrivingMy father learned to drive at the age of 10. Back in India, driving with a license, at that time especially, wasn’t really a thing. Mainly because anytime you got... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
2020: A Promising Year in Advocacy for the Parkinson's CommunityI have been extremely blessed to have been given the privilege to work in all spheres impacting the global Parkinson’s community. Over the last decade, I have advocated as a... By Maria De Leon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Ending Parkinson's Disease Book Giveaway (Now Closed)With approximately 60,000 Americans being diagnosed with Parkinson's each year, preventing this disease is on the forefront of the scientific and medical community. Along with prevention, is the need for... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I Exercised YesterdayAlmost all who exercise regularly, and those who should but don't, have a collection of excuses for why they can't make it that day. How am I so sure of... By Tom Sheppard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Spring into Action: April Is Parkinson's Awareness MonthWhen sailors find they have navigated into the doldrums and need to wait out the windless days, their boat is essentially "stuck." You might be finding yourself feeling a wee... By Lorraine Wilson6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parkinson's Awareness Month: Know What I KnowIt's April and that means it's Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month! This community knows that Parkinson's disease is much more complex than what appears on the surface -- the symptoms go... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Are What You EatHave you ever heard the expression, “You are what you eat?” Back in the day, when I was, ahem, younger, before Parkinson’s reared its ugly head. I used to love... By Michael Church2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exercise 201: Fitness FUNdamentalsIn a previous post, Exercise 101, the FITT principle was introduced. It addressed how often to exercise (Frequency), how hard to exercise (Intensity), how long to exercise in one session... By Lorraine Wilson6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is He Still There?Growing up, my father was difficult and strong-headed. At times, unable to be reasoned with, as sometimes men from our motherland can be. However, most of the time he made... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Secrets, Fears, and Vulnerabilities with Parkinson's: Part 3In this final section, I want to discuss my feelings on vulnerabilities as a strength. If secrets aren’t good and fear leads to the dark side (Master Yoda), then vulnerabilities... By Dan Glass6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments