Parkinson's Disease: A Blessing in Disguise?Blessings. Anytime I hear someone say this word, I can hear my nearly 90 year old pap singing: “Showers of blessings, Showers of blessings we need: Mercy-drops round us are...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Loneliness vs DepressionThere is a common misconception among people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and those that care for them between loneliness and depression. Although this is not new information, there is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Washing, Grooming, and Going to the Bathroom with Parkinson’sParkinson’s disease can interfere with every aspect of life, including things as simple as using the restroom and going about daily grooming. Here are some tips to help you stay...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
PD Pundit: The Best Exercise for Parkinson'sOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic sharing his thoughts on exercise routines that are helpful for people with Parkinson's. To read the rest of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
To Be or Not Be Out About My PD Diagnosis... That Is the QuestionChoosing to be out about Parkinson’s is a big decision. My personal belief is that to be "out" is to control the narrative of how we are perceived. How far out of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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The Real Costs of Parkinson's DiseaseThis isn’t another statistical data report on the medical costs associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or another government accountability study of how the National Institutes of Health budget is spent...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
PD Pundit: What Information Can You Trust?Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic discussing what kind of information someone with Parkinson's can trust. To read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Unfairly Compared to Others with Parkinson'sI’ve heard it more than once, “Why don’t you move more like your friends?” or “Why can’t you be more like (fill in the blank)?” The person speaking is a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Special Thanks to Caregivers and Care PartnersPut simply, we "Parkies" owe our caregivers and care partners a big shout out/mad props for all they do for us. Sometimes, these two words seem mechanical, like we’re just...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
One Moment at a Time: Patience with Managing MedicationsIn this fast-paced, multi-tasking world which we live in, it is sometimes very hard to remember to live one moment at a time. As a care partner, I find myself...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Capgras Syndrome: Tips for CaregiversCapgras syndrome (CS) is a condition that causes delusions that could have you trying to explain to a loved one you are not an imposter. This psychological disorder often complicates...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Sneak into a National Park for FreeOne of the most important things that we can do for Parkinson’s disease (PD) is to stay loose. Seeing as the PD monster is largely about rigidity and slowing things...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dreams: Parkinson's StyleEver since I can remember, I have always been fascinated by my dreams. I tend to remember a lot of these mini movies, though I don’t remember all of them...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Fishing for Thoughts in the Ocean of LifeAs a newer Parkie, I often find people commenting on my optimism with a response that they too felt the days of word fishing, tremoring, adapting + acknowledgement, and slowing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
PD Pundit: Cheshire Parkies & Speech ChallengesTo read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Now Hiring: Executive For My Brain - Apply WithinThe first step in getting help is admitting you have a problem… I say, “Hi my name is Perky Parkie and I have a Type A personality. The last time I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Just A Month for Awareness?Another April and a month of Parkinson’s Awareness Month has come and gone - and yet, it hasn’t! For those of us who are living with Parkinson’s, we don’t have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Capgras Syndrome?Capgras syndrome (CS) could have you, as a caregiver or care partner, trying to convince a loved one that you are not an imposter. Capgras syndrome is a psychological disorder...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Parkinson's Disease and Military VeteransWith Memorial Day recently passing, I would be remiss if I did not address the recent scientific discovery of exposure to manufactured toxins linked to Parkinson’s disease (PD) among our...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments