The New Era of Telehealth & Telemedicine Visits: Part 1We recently participated in a telehealth visit with Karl’s neurologist. Rarely have we been excited and filled with anticipation for a neurology...reactions6comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesThese days, you can find more and more people turning to telehealth. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether...reactions1comment
Making My Voice Heard Among Parkinson's DoctorsThere are a couple of things about being a 24-year-old girl that are fun. The endless confusion about your direction in life...reactionscomments
Community Views: Most Common Misdiagnoses for Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson’s disease (PD) is not as easy to diagnose as you might expect. All too often, doctors see one symptom – usually...reactions34comments
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
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
Worrying About Parkinson's: What Keeps Me Awake At Night?I often worry about my Parkinson’s. There are things that sit deep inside my brain that whenever I’m feeling low, tired, or...reactions5comments
Community Views: 7 Lesser Known Parkinson’s Symptoms You Wish Would DisappearParkinson’s disease (PD) is far more complicated than simply dealing with tremor. This diagnosis can affect the entire body, including the brain...reactions36comments
From Urinary Incontinence to Parkinson's: My Father's Diagnosis StoryIn January 2018, my father received his Green Card in the mail. I knew what it was the minute I grabbed the...reactionscomments
Anxiety, Apathy, & Parkinson's: My Approach for Coping with These SymptomsPart of what has sustained my mobility and my sanity with living with Parkinson’s disease for 30+ years has been a combination...reactions8comments
Long Distance (Virtual) Caregiving: Staying ConnectedWhen someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially Parkinson's, can take a physical and emotional toll...reactionscomments
Nutrition Needs for People with Parkinson's: High Protein Diet?I am sitting in a tightly packed coffee shop in New York City, working on my writing when, as my song changes...reactions3comments
How Do I Safely Dispose of Old or Unused Medication?Today more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be...reactionscomments
FDA Makes Way For New Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactionscomments
Ending Parkinson's Disease Book Giveaway (Now Closed)With approximately 60,000 Americans being diagnosed with Parkinson's each year, preventing this disease is on the forefront of the scientific and medical...reactions2comments
Frustrations Around Medicare ChangesWith the new year came a lot of new things - resolutions, expectations, and hope for a brighter future. What is something...reactions2comments
Daily Phone Calls to My Dad With Parkinson'sGrowing up, having conversations about religion or politics or school was pretty typical at our dinner table. The topic of the day...reactions2comments
Community Views: How Do You Care For Yourself?For many living with Parkinson’s disease, self-care can often be the last thing we think about. We might be still rushing and...reactionscomments
Eric’s Journey: Over My Head - Part TwoI wrote a piece on my friend, Eric, who went into a nursing home. There is good news to report! Following a...reactionscomments
