Self-Care for Caregivers: Moving Past the BarriersAs a caregiver or care partner for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease, it’s likely you’ve been educated in the importance of...reactions8comments
Tips for Setting Stress-Free Boundaries as CaregiversTo avoid caregiver burnout especially during stressful times, we as caregivers must maintain our wits about us if we are to come...reactions1comment
Common Questions From Caregivers About Parkinson'sTaking on the role of caregiver for anyone can be daunting, especially when it is someone you love. This is true, whether...reactionscomments
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
Stay OptimisticOne of the challenges of writing about Parkinson’s is finding emotional balance while I learn about the symptoms that impact my dad...reactions4comments
My Issue with Defining Myself as a CaregiverIn the Parkinson’s community, you commonly hear 2 terms in forums and columns: a PWP (person with Parkinson’s), and a caregiver (those...reactions4comments
Providing Spousal Support When Your Loved One Has Parkinson'sI have this idea - a conspiracy theory really - that in the 60s and the 70s, infomercials were put out telling...reactions4comments
Retired Life in the Presence of Parkinson's DiseaseAfter 3 years of phased retirement, getting mentally and emotionally prepared for the event, retirement happened. And, as Nina Simone sings, "It's...reactions6comments
Considering the Link Between Parkinson's and DepressionIt seems to Posy that researchers have decided that many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have probably experienced depression at some time...reactions15comments
Community Views: What Are Some of the Hardest Parkinson’s Symptoms to Manage?It is easy to get caught up in the game of "If only..." such as, "If only things were a little different."...reactions151comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune SystemEditor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Jacqueline Harmon and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. She shares her...reactionscomments
Getting Diagnosed with the Help of a DaTscanMy wife, Tracey, drops me off at the imaging center, just a mile or so from our home. It’s 10:00 AM on...reactions11comments
The Parkinson’s Symptoms Nobody Talks About: Results From Our SurveyParkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that affects a person’s ability to move. Most people associate PD with movement or motor...reactions48comments
Living with Parkinson's a Moment at a TimeFor most of us diagnosed with Parkinson’s, we’ll have Parkinson’s as our constant companion for many years. Throw in that it is...reactions21comments
Is Parkinsonism the Same as Parkinson's Disease?Parkinsonism is a group of neurological conditions that manifest as movement problems such as tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity. It is...reactionscomments
What Antidepressants are Safe for People with Parkinson’s?A hot topic in the Parkinson’s community is whether it is safe to take antidepressants when you have depression and Parkinson's disease (PD)...reactionscomments
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
"Am I Seeing Things?" How to Manage HallucinationsPeople with Parkinson’s disease (PD) know that their non-motor symptoms can be more difficult to deal with than their motor issues. About...reactions6comments
The Joy of Being SlowIn case you missed part 1 of this article, you can read it here: A Breathing Corpse Awaketh After 8 years of...reactions20comments
