For Care Partners: Tips To Help Make Time for Self-CareHow many people do you care for? Just managing your family can be a full-time job. If you work and/or are a caregiver to someone who is aging or has... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Using Compassion to Cope with Parkinson's DiseaseLiving with a chronic and progressive illness such as Parkinson’s disease can result in mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. Given the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges of... By Brooke Huminski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Stuttering & Parkinson’s: Searching for LinksThere is much talk about a connection between stuttering and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Many in online PD communities have mentioned stuttering when talking about speech difficulties. But evidence is scarce... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Neurological Baseline Test: My Results (Part 2)After taking the Weschler Individual Achievement Test, it took eight weeks to get my results since they had a lot of information to go through. From a 2-hour history of... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Early Detection of Parkinson’s Based on Typing SpeedTyping speed, the time it takes you to write a page of text, may turn out to be an early identifier of hand tremors; and a predictor of Parkinson’s disease... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life with Parkinson’sIn the presence of Parkinson’s, we must have courage, the strength of character, and a powerful belief system. Frequently, I’ve portrayed our struggle with Parkinson’s as a battle. Maybe typecasting... By Frank Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Parkinson's Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Stay Motivated When Dealing with ApathyApathy is a non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease characterized by a loss of interest, enthusiasm, and motivation. If you are no longer finding enjoyment in general activities, friends or family... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Vascular Parkinson's and George HW BushSaturday, December 1st I woke up early. Because my PD doesn't let me sleep in the way I would like, I decided to catch up on the hot baseball trade... By Dan Glass3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IndividualityWhy are there so many different types of purses, wallets, knives, pens, shoes, watches, socks, pants, shirts, cars, and so much more to choose from when just one of the... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
New Inspiration for the New YearHappy New Year! If you live with a chronic disease like Parkinson’s, you may know the difficulty in being inspired. Especially if you are vulnerable like me to all the... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Your Treatment Journey: Results from a Recent SurveyEvery person with Parkinson's disease (PD) has a unique experience with all aspects of the condition. From time at diagnosis, symptoms experienced, condition progression, and more, no 2 people with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing with Dizziness or Vertigo in Parkinson'sThe Mayo Clinic describes dizziness as a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, woozy, weak or unsteady. When dizziness gives you the false sense that you or your surroundings... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hope or Hurt: Right to Try LegislationWhen many patients with incurable conditions reach a certain point in their battles, it becomes necessary to find hope in any way possible. It's easy for us to say, "cheer... By Dan Glass3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping With a Loved One's Crisis While Living With Parkinson's DiseaseWorking in an acute care hospital as a medical social worker, it was part of my job to help deliver bad news to patients and their families and help them... By Brooke Huminski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Three Legal Documents Caregivers NeedAs caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent or grandparent with Parkinson’s. Although most people don’t die from their Parkinson’s disease, they may experience other serious medical... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
ADHD May Lead to Increased Risk of Parkinson’sWith no known cause, researchers continue to investigate how Parkinson’s disease (PD) develops in different kinds of people. Believed to be caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 2)Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on PD symptoms and side effects. This second installment discusses medication side effects and drug... By Peter Dunlap-Shohl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Marijuana & Parkinson'sThe use of marijuana to ease many Parkinson's symptoms seems to come up everywhere in our community. At support group meetings and Parkinson’s conferences, it is often the first subject... By Tom Sheppard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Causes & Treatments of Bowel Issues with Parkinson’s DiseaseThey say the gut is the second brain in our bodies because of all the complex neuronal connections it possesses. Furthermore, the latest theory is that PD may have its... By Maria De Leon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments