Who Should Be Included in Your Parkinson's Care Team?I heard these words, “you have Parkinson’s” and didn’t have a clue as to what was heading my way. Among other things...reactionscomments
Help Isn’t Just a Four-Letter WordThe monster storm, Florence, is just one of the many unexpected, unavoidable, and life-altering experiences to test our ability to adapt. The...reactionscomments
What is a Living Will?The word "will" can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
Art Therapy: A Technique That May Improve Parkinson’s SymptomsArt therapy is a technique that has been applied to improve numerous varied conditions. It has been demonstrated to reduce stress, lower...reactions1comment
Locked in TimeWhen one is dealing with an illness like Parkinson’s, time is completely unpredictable and often difficult to manage. Between weighing outside stimuli...reactionscomments
An Attitude of Gratitude - Does a Body Good!"The more you recognize and express gratitude for the things you have, the more things you will have to express gratitude for."...reactionscomments
Every Question Ever About Parkinson'sIn today's world, people often fear to ask someone "different" a question. For many of us growing up (myself included), we had...reactionscomments
Prescription Musical Chairs Part IHave you had enough of sky-high prescription prices? Are you tired of insurance plans that won’t cover them? Does the whole process...reactions2comments
What is the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT)?Parkinson’s disease (PD) is known for affecting each person in a unique way, meaning everyone will not experience the same symptoms. For...reactionscomments
Satisfaction: What Is It and How Do I Get it?When I look back at some of my old report cards from as long ago as fifth and sixth grade, I notice...reactionscomments
Community Tips for Dealing With Parkinson’s NightmaresOne of the most challenging aspects of Parkinson’s disease is how it affects someone’s ability to sleep at night. Nightmares, violent dreams...reactionscomments
Staying Positive When You Have Parkinson'sParkinson’s communities and researchers emphasize that a positive attitude can make living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) more tolerable. People with PD can...reactions15comments
When a Storm Threatens: Disaster Preparedness TipsIn the wake of Hurricane Florence, I suddenly had a déjà vu moment dating back to August 2005 when a series of...reactions1comment
Reset Button BluesWith Parkinson's, believe it or not, it's easy to get overwhelmed and feel rundown. As someone I once knew said, "When it...reactionscomments
What Is Medication-Induced Tremor (MIT)?Some medications can trigger the onset of a tremor, which are involuntary, unintentional, rhythmic muscle movements. Tremor occur in the extremities, the...reactionscomments
Unexplained Pain in Parkinson’s DiseaseTargeted pain relief for Parkinson’s patients may be possible with targeted deep brain stimulation (DBS). Pain can occur for many reasons. It...reactions1comment
Resting Well - Sleep Is RegenerativeSleep, it’s a ritual we have performed mostly without issue, since childhood. It was as easy as putting on your pajamas, lie...reactions6comments
What Does My Future as a Parkinson's Care Partner Look Like?Life as a caregiver or care partner to someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be tumultuous. PD caregivers may experience fear or...reactionscomments
Zombie Walking 101: Parkinson's Gait and UsMy wife informed me that we have a friend's Halloween party coming. With over a month to go, there's so much pressure...reactions1comment
Treating and Managing Tardive DyskinesiaTardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder caused by certain medicines. People with TD have involuntary facial movements, or tics. “Tardive” means...reactionscomments
