How To Get Through Days When You Can't Fight Parkinson's AnymoreWe have all been there. After a bad night you give up and drag yourself out of bed. It’s 4:30am. Yes, 4:30!...reactions2comments
My Father Has Parkinson's: Living with Regret & GuiltFrom a young age, my father had health issues. His first heart attack was the year I was born. Then there was...reactionscomments
Building Connections & Parkinson's: Overcoming IsolationAfter a decade in Parkinson's advocacy, the most common hurdle reported by people with young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) is not what you...reactions2comments
Writing a Biography: These Last 4 YearsWhen you stop and think about it, 4 years is a long time. That’s 1,061 days since diagnosis to scribble in my...reactions3comments
The Link Between COVID-19 & Parkinson's DiseaseOne wonderful personality trait of my Indian father’s is that he typically does not do what he does not want to do...reactionscomments
Constipation in Parkinson's: Triggers & TreatmentsThose of us who live with a chronic illness, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), know from experience that having a sluggish bowel...reactions6comments
What's the Connection Between Parkinson’s and Migraines?I have been a migraineur since childhood. As expected, my migraines lessened as I entered adulthood. However, when I developed Parkinson's disease...reactions5comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
Secrets, Fears, and Vulnerabilities with Parkinson's: Part 3In this final section, I want to discuss my feelings on vulnerabilities as a strength. If secrets aren’t good and fear leads...reactions2comments
Community Views: How Does Being a Caregiver Impact Your Life?Most of us know what a caregiver does, but not everyone fully understands what it is like to be a caregiver until...reactions1comment
Living with Apathy: "Because I Just Don't Want To!"I have heard a lot of children say, “I don’t want to,” when asked to eat their vegetables or pick up their...reactions3comments
Making Palliative Care Standard Practice For People with Parkinson’s DiseaseA new program launched by the Parkinson’s Foundation will help to make palliative care a standard practice across all Centers of Excellence...reactionscomments
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
Compromised Immunities & Pandemics: Best EnemiesWhen I was a kid and I would listen to stories of medieval pandemics, I would always envision the world under continuously...reactionscomments
The 2020 Support Group Drought: To Meet or Not to MeetOur local Parkinson's support group has been on my mind more than usual of late. We have not been meeting as a...reactions5comments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...reactionscomments
Treating Sleep Apnea in People With PDObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is commonly found in patients with PD. It contributes to poor quality of life, including higher rates of...reactions2comments
What Is It Really Like to Be a Caregiver? Results of the 2020 Caregiving In America SurveyWhen faced with a chronic health condition like Parkinson's disease, many people rely on the help and support of a caregiver. In...reactionscomments
The DICE Approach: How Can It Help?DICE is another way to examine and treat certain behaviors associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). It is a joint effort between caregivers...reactionscomments
When Should I Consider Assisted Living?If you’re the loved one or caregiver of someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have to make the difficult decision of...reactions2comments
