What’s Your New Normal Since Diagnosis?From physical, emotional, and mental wellness to overall well-being of the family unit, Parkinson’s disease takes a toll—sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. To find out more about how those of you...reactions13comments
Coping with Parkinson's With Help From My PetsWe have had a pet companion in our lives since we moved to our home 20 years ago. Our beloved Golden Retriever, Sam, was our first “furry family” member. We...reactions11comments
Music Therapy: Sing Your Way Through Parkinson’sMusic has always been uplifting, and it turns out it can also be good for your health. People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can benefit from singing. It is good exercise...reactions2comments
Facades: Dealing with DepressionIt’s a tragedy that just doesn’t get addressed nearly as much as it should. I am talking about the tragic hint of thought to harm oneself or worse. I am...reactionscomments
Palliative Care vs. End-of Life/Hospice Care: What's the Difference?Palliative care, or “supportive care,” can begin as early as diagnosis of a serious or life-threatening illness. It can help improve the comfort and well-being of people living with challenging...reactions1comment
Healthy Dealings with RegretsRegrets, we all have them, get them, or regret getting them. Often, we use “should of”, “would of”, or “could of”: I “should of” bought Apple stock at 19 and...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions14comments
