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...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...reactionscomments
In America: What’s That?The In American survey is now closed. A Parkinson's diagnosis is a shock, but what can make it more difficult is the...reactionscomments
Real Optimism for Parkinson's Through Technological InnovationsLet me just say it: I love technology! Technology makes us who we are. It advances us as a species. From fire...reactionscomments
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) vs. Parkinson's: What's the Difference?Both multiple system atrophy (MSA) and Parkinson’s disease are degenerative diseases of the nervous system that affect movement and worsen over time...reactions9comments
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
It's 3AM, Can We Talk? (Part One)It is 3:15 a.m., again...and I am finding it difficult to fall back to sleep for yet another night. So, just in case...reactionscomments
Don't Lose Sleep as a Parkinson's Caregiver: Part OneThis is Part One in a series of three articles that focuses on things you can do to prioritize and achieve sleep...reactions5comments
Breathing Exercises to Reduce Stress & AnxietyFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms...reactions3comments
Coping With Double LossBeing a caregiver for a loved one with Parkinson’s can be filled with meaning, challenge, and eventually heartbreak. In listening to my...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 4)Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on Parkinson's symptoms and side effects. This...reactions1comment
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
Decisions, Decisions...When Parkinson's Sets the TermsGenerally, in life, we tend to do things that we feel matter. We spend our time and money on the things we...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
The Parkinson's TribeThe dictionary says a tribe can consist of a community linked by a common culture and dialect. Sebastian Junger, in his book...reactions4comments
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 3)Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on Parkinson's symptoms and side effects. This...reactions4comments
Peripheral Neuropathy and Parkinson's: The ConnectionPeople with Parkinson's disease (PD) can sometimes have problems with their hands and feet, including weakness, numbness, and pain. Those with this...reactions10comments
My Trip to the Dentist With Parkinson'sNothing strikes more fear in me than a trip to the dentist. I will make any excuse to avoid it. I know...reactions2comments
How Can I Help Others With Parkinson's?When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s five years ago, I knew nothing about it nor did I have a clue about the...reactions2comments
Children or No Children When I Have PD?Deciding when and if we should have children is a very personal decision for every woman. The reasons are as varied and...reactions1comment
