Primer on Parkinson’s (Part 2): Motor-Related SymptomsPart one of this series discusses the basics of Parkinson's disease, including what it is, how it develops, and more. Part two...reactions5comments
A Purpose, A Passion, and a Plan!Recently, I came down with a nasty cold. I hadn’t had a cold in several years. I made it through bitter winters...reactions1comment
Can We Talk? It's 3:18am! (Part Four)Read part three here. It is 3:18am! Sweet sleep..."where art thou?" LOL! We have got to stop meeting like this! Honestly, I am...reactions1comment
Doubting Ourselves & How to Deal with ItDoubt is a tricky sense that can save us when we may have erred in judgment, but it can also keep us...reactions2comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
