Parkinson's Disease – Frequently Asked QuestionsParkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder that affects the nervous system. It is a chronic condition that slowly worsens over time, and...reactionscomments
Are You a Veteran with Parkinson’s? There’s Help!US military Veterans with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have access to specialized medical care and financial assistance through the Department of Veterans Affairs...reactionscomments
To Journal is DivineWhen I think of keeping a journal on any part of my life I’m am literally petrified with fear. My sister has...reactionscomments
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
Exercise for Physical and Mental HealthMay is Mental Health Month so what better time is there to assess your mind-body-spirit health routines? Are you getting any exercise?...reactions4comments
Faith, Spirituality, and Chronic IllnessWhen it comes to living with a chronic illness, people rely on different things to help guide them through their daily struggles...reactions2comments
Monitoring Our Self-Care: Part OneWe are no good to someone else if we don’t take care of ourselves first. It sounds selfish, and maybe it is...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Falling & What To Do About It (Part Two)To read "Falling: Part One" or the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here...reactions2comments
Monitoring Our Self-Care: Part TwoTechnology, medical discoveries, and overall innovations have made our lives better, healthier, and more productive, but has it reduced our frustration level?...reactions2comments
Humpty Dumpty Time AgainA few days ago, I found myself on the floor again with a myriad of thoughts whirling around in my brain. The...reactions8comments
Social Security Disability: A Beginners GuideThere are some questions about Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) that I would like to clear up. The first question is: When...reactions1comment
What to Expect After Deep Brain StimulationDeep brain stimulation (DBS) is a treatment option that works well for some people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This chronic disorder affects...reactions7comments
A High-Antioxidant Meal Plan for People With Parkinson'sAlthough the cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is unknown, there is increasing evidence that oxidative stress and neuroinflammation may play an essential...reactions1comment
Setbacks of a Type A Personality and Parkinson’sA small group of people with Parkinson’s get together via Zoom after our virtual exercise class. We were talking about how we...reactions7comments
Telemedicine is Here to StayTelemedicine is a concept that the medical community has been trying to figure out for some time. At first, telemedicine, or telehealth...reactions1comment
Research Study Opportunity: Sleep & Quality of LifeThis research study is now closed. The University of Mississippi invites all those living with Parkinson's disease to participate in a research...reactionscomments
Community Views: Top Tools for Caring for Someone With Parkinson’sLearning how to care for a loved one with Parkinson’s is not something that happens overnight. Most people in the community learned...reactions2comments
Can A Simple Eye Scan Detect Parkinson's?An optical scan of the retina may be able to detect changes marking the early stages of Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers in...reactionscomments
Art Therapy: A Technique That May Improve Parkinson’s SymptomsArt therapy is a technique that has been applied to improve numerous varied conditions. It has been demonstrated to reduce stress, lower...reactions1comment
