For the Worriers: Moving from “What If?” to “What Now?”A few weeks ago, I met Dale. Similar to many people recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Dale struggles with worry; sometimes, mightily...reactions9comments
Don't Cry For Me...I’ve just started a new job, well sort of job. It’s a 9 month business builder programme, creating a company which solves...reactions4comments
Do I Have Parkinson's or Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)?There are medical conditions that exist that are called Parkinsonian-like conditions or Parkinsonian-like syndromes. These conditions mimic Parkinson's disease (PD), but they...reactions7comments
Searching for Silver Linings: How to Stay Positive with Parkinson'sSince I was diagnosed I have tried to stay positive. It’s often tough to see the good in difficult situations but I...reactions48comments
A Round Character in My Own Parkinson's StoryWay back when (1997), my English professor explained how all good stories were journeys to somewhere. Sometimes, they were physical, while other...reactions2comments
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their Worsening IllnessGetting news that you have been diagnosed with a chronic illness can be very scary, especially one that tends to worsen over...reactions1comment
Facing the Reality of the Parkinson's DiagnosisIt took about two years for my physicians to sort through the array of maladies I had before ultimately reaching the decision...reactions6comments
Speak Up for Yourself: A Website for Your Voice“How are you? No, for once, I’m not here to tell you how I am. How are you?” I talk about myself...reactions3comments
Who Will Advise Us When Parkinson's Hits?Getting diagnosed with Parkinson’s is a devastating moment to Parkies and those who know them. The emotions that surrounds the newly-defined term...reactions4comments
A Surprising Reason to See the Dentist: Oral Hygiene & Parkinson'sPeople with Parkinson’s disease, especially in later stages, can experience a wide array of oral hygiene issues. These symptoms may make it...reactions7comments
Denial Ain't Just A River In EgyptPrior to my diagnosis of Parkinson's disease at age 32, I was a pretty active chick. I loved a challenge. I had heard...reactions3comments
Re-Thinking Images of Parkinson’s DiseaseWhat images of Parkinson’s disease do you carry? You know, mental pictures or visual impressions. Which words or phrases or objects, when...reactions6comments
Rescue Call Blues: Help!There comes a point in every person’s life where he or she realizes that it’s impossible to be tough all the time...reactions4comments
Stealing Self-Worth: PD and Mental HealthParkinson’s disease (PD) is a thief. I did not understand this when I was younger. Now, after losing two loved ones to...reactions3comments
Loving Lists, But Not Loving Executive Dysfunction in Parkinson'sI love lists! Maybe, I love too much! My other problem with lists is that I generate too many important lists of...reactions7comments
A Checklist for Supporting Someone with Parkinson’sLately, I have met people who know someone with Parkinson’s. However, the messages they have delivered to me are somewhat distressful, not...reactions11comments
The Language of Parkinson's: Understanding Parkinson's TerminologyBefore my diagnosis, I knew next to nothing about Parkinson's disease (PD). I soon discovered that PD has its own language. Some...reactions1comment
Marijuana Use in People with Parkinson'sAs my family and I make the three-hour drive home after a long weekend in the Texas Hill country, my 13-year-old daughter...reactionscomments
Beth Hochstein: From Dancer to Dance Instructor to Dancing Fundraiser for PDI recently started researching how dance can be a great exercise option for people with Parkinson's disease (PD). Over and over, Beth...reactions1comment
“Can We Talk?...It’s Early!” (Part Three)Read part two here. It’s 3:17 a.m….again! Sorry to bother you; but the love of my life has Parkinson’s disease and, although...reactions7comments
