Community Views Around Staying Positive: What Parkinson’s Cannot Take From MeSadness, anger, fear. When someone hears for the first time that they have Parkinson’s, it is natural to feel down. Any disease that affects quality of life could easily lead... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Providing Spousal Support When Your Loved One Has Parkinson'sI have this idea - a conspiracy theory really - that in the 60s and the 70s, infomercials were put out telling people, nay, warning people about the terrible effects... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Feeling a Loss of Purpose With Parkinson's DiseaseAs I was flying back to New York from visiting my parents in Dallas, I watched Netflix’s The Crown. The show, while painstakingly dull to some, provides serious insight into... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Interview with Dr. Ray Dorsey: Ending Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Ray Dorsey is the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Health + Technology at the University of Rochester. Through creative use of technology... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Common Questions From Caregivers About Parkinson'sTaking on the role of caregiver for anyone can be daunting, especially when it is someone you love. This is true, whether you chose the role or just had it... By Kathi MacNaughton6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Exposure to Antibiotics Linked to an Increased Risk of Parkinson's?A 2019 study published in the scientific journal Movement Disorders suggests that heavy antibiotic use may be linked to the development of Parkinson's disease (PD). The study reviewed past medical... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Keeps Me Motivated While Living with Parkinson’s?“You can keep going long after you think you can’t.” - Heidi Reynolds, Founder Start Living Today PD I am often asked how I can keep a good attitude and... By Sharon Krischer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Tips for Staying Independent & Living Alone with Parkinson'sPeople often seem surprised that I live alone 6 years into Parkinson's. I actually find it easier than living with someone as you can be tired or quiet without having... By Emma Lawton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Approved Diagnostic Tool for Parkinson’s: Fluorodopa F 18Fluorodopa F 18 is a new tool for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease (PD). It helps make clearer pictures of nerve cells during brain scans. The new drug was developed at The... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Year, New Approaches: My Intentions for This YearI like to start the new year by embracing new approaches instead of making resolutions. So, here are some approaches I am trying, as I begin a new year: I... By Angela Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do Yourself a Favor: Be Kind!I don’t know about your experience with Parkinson’s, but I can tell you that I occasionally wonder if I am concentrating too much on myself. While it is important to... By Lorraine Wilson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Worrying About Parkinson's: What Keeps Me Awake At Night?I often worry about my Parkinson’s. There are things that sit deep inside my brain that whenever I’m feeling low, tired, or when I’m lying awake at night - that's... By Emma Lawton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Father, Khader: Figuring Out His Health Insurance PlanFor the past 3 months, there has been one thing consistently on my to-do list - figure out my father’s health insurance plan. Mostly, figure out how to get him... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Post-Holiday Blues: Finding Meaning with Parkinson'sWith the holiday season behind us, we can be more susceptible to feeling down, blue, even depressed. It’s easy to understand why. For weeks, we devoted energy to seasonal celebrations... By Allan Cole3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Secrets, Fears, & Vulnerabilities with Parkinson's: Part 1When my wife and I go out for date night, we tend to see a wide variety of comedy shows. Our favorite show that we have seen is Bert Kreischer... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The RightEye Vision System: A Tool to Diagnose Parkinson's Early?On December 3, 2019, the FDA granted a Breakthrough Device Designation for the RightEye Vision System to help with early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Depending on how well the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Father, Khader, & His Impulse Control IssuesIn about one month, my father’s neurologist will have my father go through his third MRI and confirm my father has Parkinson’s Plus - which I am not too convinced... By Juwairiya Syed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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). The mere mention seems almost taboo for fear... By Maria De Leon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Exercise 101: Introducing the FITT PrincipleI hope you know about the many benefits of regular exercise, especially for those living with chronic conditions like Parkinson's disease (PD). In case you don't, this information is especially... By Lorraine Wilson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: What I Took for Granted Before My Parkinson’s DiagnosisParkinson’s can be such a challenging diagnosis to accept because it can affect nearly every facet of your physical everyday life. This, in turn, can easily affect mood. For many... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments