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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Year with Parkinson’s: Words Worth Living in 2020 & BeyondAs we began a new decade of life with Parkinson's disease (PD), this post is to help you to take charge and keep moving forward each day. Your life with...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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. We know that many of you in the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My 12 "Yays!" of Christmas: Coping with the Holidays with Parkinson'sI can't believe a year has passed and it was recently Christmas again! Where did 2019 go?! I absolutely love Christmas. For a small family, we make a big thing...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Primer on Parkinson's (Part 3B): Non-Motor SymptomsThis part of the multi-part series focuses on depression, apathy, and sensory symptoms. A checklist of non-motor symptoms is provided at the bottom of the post. It can be used...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Having a Purpose Is the Best Way to Ward Off DepressionWhen I was in private practice, the holidays were always a very busy time for me because of the increase in number of hospitalized patients. The majority of patients were...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
PD Pundit: Sleep Issues with Parkinson'sOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic sharing his thoughts on sleep issues as a symptom of Parkinson's disease. Unfortunately, many with Parkinson's experience sleep issues...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Depression & Parkinson's: Losing the Ability to be HappyParkinson’s disease does this incredible thing where it not only takes away one’s ability to control their body but also takes away one’s ability to be happy. It’s not enough...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Learning How to Smile Again with Parkinson'sIf you look at one near-constant in the photographs of our past, it is that the people in them are smiling. Kids learn how to "cheese out" for the camera...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Over My Head: Being a Caregiver When I Have Parkinson's TooThe skirt of the healthcare crisis has been lifted for me. I have seen the current overload of the need, neglect, and necessity that is clogging the nursing and care...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Illusion of Control: Adapting to Parkinson's Disease (Part 1 of 3)"Fear is the cheapest room in the house, I'd like to see you living in better conditions." - Hafiz In this time of unprecedented horrors and ongoing injustice, I find...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments