Sensory Overload: A Mount Vesuvius of AnxietyMy wife and I were traveling to Virginia for Labor Day weekend. With her at the wheel, she was able to navigate the rain, traffic, sounds, and lights so I... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Parkinson's: Real and Up CloseDo you have to have Parkinson's disease (PD) to write about it? I’ve often thought about and asked myself that question. So, what would you say? Is the information more... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helpful Hints for Long-Distance CaregivingCaregiving can be challenging when you live in the same area as a loved one, but it can be even trickier if you’re long-distance. Thankfully, social media and communication apps... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Incredibles: Parkinson's Comfort Pets Are Super Heroes TooWhat is it about a furry friend that seems to melt one's troubles away? To me, it's "incredible" to watch; especially when one's troubles include all the symptoms that come along... By AngieHott1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Life then Diagnosis then DecisionAccording to the National Institutes of Health, 41 of every 100,000 people will deal with Parkinson's by their fourth decade of life. By age 80, 1.9% of people will confront... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Looking Differently at Parkinson’s DiseaseIf I had a dime for every time I heard Parkinson’s disease introduced as a “chronic, degenerative, progressive, incurable illness”, I would be sitting on a treasure trove of dimes... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Tips for Surviving Parkinson'sLiving with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or any chronic illness is never easy, but with some common sense tips and advice you can manage your symptoms and actually live well with... By Michael Church4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stop PD Symptoms from Getting in the Way of Your LifeI am sure that all of us who live with this illness have experienced times of extreme hardship. These experiences in turn have made us wonder how and if it... By Maria De Leon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Nightmare on Parkinson's StreetFreddy Krueger's frightened teens have nothing to compare with my most recent Nightmare on Parkinson's Street! The disfigured "midnight mangler" who visits unsuspecting teens managed to surreptitiously sneak inside my bedroom... By AngieHott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What's the Connection Between Parkinson’s and Migraines?I have been a migraineur since childhood. As expected, my migraines lessened as I entered adulthood. However, when I developed Parkinson's disease (PD), my migraines resurfaced with a vengeance. The... By Maria De Leon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
PD Pundit: Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD)Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic discussing young-onset Parkinson's disease. He shares his thoughts on how being diagnosed at a younger age can affect those... By Peter Dunlap-Shohl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
65 Thoughts I Had While Watching “Love and Other Drugs”Grab your popcorn and Skittles because we are diving deep into the 2010 flick, Love and Other Drugs. If you have not heard of the flick, I will give you... By Allison Smith6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
"Who Am I?" Trying to Find Myself With Parkinson's‘Who Am I?’, It is a question that has puzzled us all, but maybe even a little more for those with Parkinson's compared with others. I’m not trying to enter... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
"Parkie Pets" Are A Parkinson's Patients' BFFWay, way, waaaaay, back in the summer of 2007, my four children came up with the most amazing idea! Their daddy's birthday was coming up soon. As four kids between the ages... By AngieHott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Are Some Nagging Concerns About Parkinson's You Can't Shake ?Living with Parkinson’s disease can be a constant challenge. PD can affect so many aspects of a person’s daily life and overall well-being. One thing many with PD can attest... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments62 comments
Advice for the Working Person with Parkinson'sIn life, we all need a mentor guide to show us the way. We all need professional assistance and advice in all we do. Here, a good teacher can take... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parkinson's and Intimacy: Opposites Don't AttractThe idea of intimacy seems to divide into two camps when we apply it to Parkinson’s. First is the idea of being able to trust someone with our innermost feelings... By Dan Glass5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Recess! So, Call Your CongressmanRecess! Around my house, Alice Cooper can be heard belting "school's out for summer!" I know you know the song, "School's Out!" But did you also know that is not just... By AngieHott1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Freezing of Gait: Prevention and Potential TreatmentsFreezing of gait, or FOG, is said to affect approximately 7 percent of individuals with early Parkinson’s disease (PD) and more than half of those with advanced PD. This is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Right Medication On Time Every TimeOne frequently asked question is about managing medication to maximize its efficacy and it goes like this: "Why doesn’t my medication seem to work?" True to its form, Parkinson’s disease... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments