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
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
My Experience Using CBD Oil for Parkinson's SymptomsOne of the most difficult decisions a person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) will face is deciding what medications to use to treat...reactions4comments
Primer on Parkinson’s (Part 3A): Non-Motor SymptomsMost everyone thinks of Parkinson's as a movement disorder. We call the most common motor symptoms of rigidity, bradykinesia (slow movement), tremor...reactions3comments
Why My Body Already Hates BrexitIt’s a normal weekday, I’m at work and I’m struggling. Every movement I make is slow, my limbs ache and I feel...reactions2comments
Staying Active at Home with Parkinson’sExercise improves function and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease. But sometimes you just don’t feel like going out for...reactions2comments
The Duality of Illness: Terms We Should KnowWhen it comes to trying to explain how we feel on a particular day, it can be difficult to articulate in a...reactions16comments
A Letter to My Former Self: Surviving a Parkinson's DiagnosisThere will be days you will want to quit. I know you can do this not just because I am like you...reactions9comments
Thanks for the Memories, Ricketts GlenRecently, I set out on a pilgrimage to spend an afternoon figuring my Parkie self out. Not as emotional or spiritual as...reactions2comments
Are Ataxia and Parkinson’s Disease Related?Ataxia is a word used to describe any type of uncoordinated movement. It comes from the Greek term “a taxis,” which means...reactionscomments
7 Triggers That May Heighten Your Parkinson’s SymptomsGetting a handle on what activates or triggers Parkinson's symptoms can be a mystery. However, the longer you’ve had the illness and...reactions6comments
