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...reactions3comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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
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)...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...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
