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
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Current Regulations Around Opioid PrescribingOpioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and our sense of pleasure, which can make them... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parkinson’s and MassageI have had Parkinson’s disease (PD) for 20 years and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for 10 years now. I have finally conceded that there may be symptoms that are not... By Gretchen Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Diagnosed with YOPD: My JourneyWhen Karl Robb was just 17 years old, he started experiencing a twitch in his left foot that was unexplainable to him. Throughout the next six years, Karl gathered as... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dry Mouth, Another PD SymptomThe list keeps growing of varied symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD). So often thought of as a neurodegenerative motor disorder characterized by issues with movement such as tremors, freezing... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Social Security Disability: A Beginners GuideThere are some questions about Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) that I would like to clear up. The first question is: When should I apply or file for SSDI? Although... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have an accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 1)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 first installment discusses the difference between PD symptoms... By Peter Dunlap-Shohl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Prescription Musical Chairs Part IIIn part one of this two-part series, I was explaining why the high cost of prescription drugs sometimes seems like a game of musical chairs. The Journal of the American... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with Parkinson's disease can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people experience “breakthrough” pain. This is pain that cannot... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can A Simple Eye Scan Detect Parkinson's?An optical scan of the retina may be able to detect changes marking the early stages of Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers in South Korea published a report in the journal... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gretchen’s Top 10 Christmas Gifts for People with Parkinson’sBack by popular demand is my top 10 gifts for people with Parkinson’s disease! The holidays can be stressful enough without having to try to figure out that perfect gift... By Gretchen Church4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gretchen’s Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Care Partners of People with Parkinson’s“I am a Caregiver… What is YOUR Superpower?” Being a care partner for someone with Parkinson’s is no easy task. As both my husband and myself have Parkinson’s, we have... By Gretchen Church4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Myths and Facts About Living WillsA living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often confusion about what these words mean and why... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rock Steady Boxing: Some ChoicesParticipating in Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is the single most important thing I have done for myself since diagnosis five years ago. I wish I had started the day I... By Tom Sheppard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments