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One of the most challenging aspects of Parkinson’s disease is how it affects someone’s ability to sleep at night. Nightmares, violent dreams, and uncontrollable jerking and kicking of the legs...

Parkinson’s communities and researchers emphasize that a positive attitude can make living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) more tolerable. People with PD can live an active and productive life. When you...

In the wake of Hurricane Florence, I suddenly had a déjà vu moment dating back to August 2005 when a series of events took place during the unfolding tragedy known...

With Parkinson's, believe it or not, it's easy to get overwhelmed and feel rundown. As someone I once knew said, "When it rains, it pours." Even if we are causing...

Some medications can trigger the onset of a tremor, which are involuntary, unintentional, rhythmic muscle movements. Tremor occur in the extremities, the trunk and/or the face, voice, head, and are...

Targeted pain relief for Parkinson’s patients may be possible with targeted deep brain stimulation (DBS). Pain can occur for many reasons. It can be an early symptom of, or unrelated...

Sleep, it’s a ritual we have performed mostly without issue, since childhood. It was as easy as putting on your pajamas, lie down, close your eyes, and wake up revived...

Life as a caregiver or care partner to someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be tumultuous. PD caregivers may experience fear or uncertainty about the future, or trouble understanding what...

My wife informed me that we have a friend's Halloween party coming. With over a month to go, there's so much pressure to be something cool. I've already been informed...

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder caused by certain medicines. People with TD have involuntary facial movements, or tics. “Tardive” means delayed, and “dyskinesia” means involuntary muscle movements. There...

I’ve tried and tried but it just seems impossible to overcome Parkinson’s disease (PD)! Does this sound familiar? You may or may not relate to the previous statement. If not...

My 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...

Do 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...

Caregiving 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...

What 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...

According 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...

If 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...

Living 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...

I 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...

Freddy 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...