Going Through Life-Changing Experiences with Parkinson'sThere’s something about life-changing events that can truly be felt by everyone. For instance, when we reflect from mid to later life on people we once knew, we might say...reactions2comments
5 Travel Tips When You’re on the Go with PDSummer is upon us which means traveling with family for many of us. It also is a time to get away from the heat and head to cooler climates. You...reactionscomments
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. Some people in the community have mentioned that...reactions2comments
Positive Things to Say to PD PatientsWhy is it important for someone with Parkinson’s disease to hear something positive said to them? There is enough negativity around us, be it environmental, political, domestic or international, those...reactionscomments
Don’t Lose Sleep as a Parkinson’s Caregiver: Part TwoThis is part two in a series of three articles that focus on things you can do to prioritize and achieve sleep as a caregiver. In part one, we addressed...reactions2comments
PD Pundit: Overcoming Learned HelplessnessOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic sharing his thoughts on learned helplessness in Parkinson's and how to overcome it. To read the rest of the...reactions2comments
Using DBT to Cope with Caregiver Stress: RelationshipsLiving with Parkinson's disease, mental health challenges associated with PD and/or being a care partner can involve dealing with challenging relationships during periods of ongoing stress or crisis. How often...reactionscomments
Staying Positive with Parkinson's!In a People magazine interview, Michael J. Fox discussed his experience with Parkinson’s disease (PD). He said it made him stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. He inspired many Parkies with...reactions2comments
Primer on Parkinson's: Back to the BasicsWhen I received the news of my Parkinson's diagnosis, I had done enough of playing "Doctor Google" that it didn't come as a total surprise. Nonetheless, it was an emotionally...reactions3comments
A Philosophy for Living with Parkinson's: Finding Meaning in Life As a writer, one of my main interests is to look at the deeper meanings of life and how we live it. In no small part, this was something...reactions2comments
5 Common Warning Signs Pointing to Poorly Controlled PDOver the years, I have noticed as a physician and a patient that many of us don’t pay close attention to what our bodies are telling us until it is...reactionscomments
Parkinson's Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s...reactions1comment
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor After DiagnosisGetting a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be shocking and overwhelming. It is a chronic degenerative condition that can be challenging to live with since it affects your movement. Because...reactions12comments
Sharing Your Experience with Parkinson'sHave you ever asked the question “Why me?” or more precisely, “Why do I have Parkinson's disease?”. It’s a legitimate question, to which there is no easy answer, but it's...reactions7comments
What Foods Should be Avoided with Parkinson's?While there is no special “Parkinson’s diet”, doctors do know that well-balanced nutrition and the timing of meals can help manage some of the most common Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms...reactionscomments
Can We Talk?...Again! (Part Two)Read part one here. It is 3:16 a.m.; are YOU awake, again, too? Wait, don’t tell me! Does the love of your life have Parkinson’s disease also? So does mine! You...reactionscomments
Parkinson’s Disease and Pelvic Floor DysfunctionParkinson’s disease (PD) can affect many aspects of the body, certainly not to leave out the pelvic floor. What’s the pelvic floor, you ask? It is a group of muscles...reactions3comments
Tips to Better Navigate Raising Children in the Midst of IllnessEstablishing a conversation regarding Parkinson's disease (PD) is an important part of parenting in the midst of illness. My conversations with my daughter have been evolving over time. As she...reactionscomments
Using DBT to Cope with Caregiver Stress: MindfulnessWhen coping with depression associated with Parkinson’s disease or caregiving stress, there are sometimes days when one would like assistance with dealing with the ups and downs. While some therapies...reactions1comment
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration...reactionscomments