People First Language for Us and ThemAs an educator, one of the most important things that I taught to others and other people taught me was the value...reactions2comments
Can I Still Continue Working with Parkinson's?If I am diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), can I continue working? The short answer is, absolutely! Although PD is a chronic...reactionscomments
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...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...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)...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Dinner's On Us Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for Dinner's On Us Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
