Parkinson's Disease: A Family AffairCan we talk? Today, this soon to be 54-year-old-gray-hair-PD-bloggin'-mama-of-four (breath)... is on a mission. I have a message to share, a story...reactionscomments
Parkinson’s Research Centers Can Help With CareThree months after my diagnosis, I drive to Houston, a three hour trip from my home in Austin that I’ve made many...reactionscomments
Keeping Hope: A Motivator When We Don't Feel Very MotivatedHope is the bridge that can lead us across the pit of uncertainty. -Karl Robb Hope comes from within our head and...reactions2comments
Bill Buckner's Fight with Lewy Body DementiaWe all know that moments life hurt us, but what did you gain from your troubles? What if I told you that...reactions4comments
A Purpose, A Passion, and a Plan!Recently, I came down with a nasty cold. I hadn’t had a cold in several years. I made it through bitter winters...reactions1comment
Doubting Ourselves & How to Deal with ItDoubt is a tricky sense that can save us when we may have erred in judgment, but it can also keep us...reactions2comments
Going Through Life-Changing Experiences with Parkinson'sThere’s something about life-changing events that can truly be felt by everyone. For instance, when we reflect from mid to later life...reactions2comments
"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...reactions2comments
5 Travel Tips When You’re on the Go with PDSummer is upon us which means traveling with family for many of us. It also is a time to get away from...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactions3comments
Positive Things to Say to PD PatientsWhy is it important for someone with Parkinson’s disease to hear something positive said to them? There is enough negativity around us...reactionscomments
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
Don’t Lose Sleep as a Parkinson’s Caregiver: Part TwoThis is part two in a series of three articles that focus on things you can do to prioritize and achieve sleep...reactions2comments
Parkinson’s Natural Disasters PreparednessSeptember is National Preparedness month! With the devastation of Hurricane Harvey unfolding and the oncoming threat of Irma off the Atlantic coast...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Overcoming Learned HelplessnessOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic sharing his thoughts on learned helplessness in Parkinson's and how to...reactions2comments
Staying Positive with Parkinson's!In a People magazine interview, Michael J. Fox discussed his experience with Parkinson’s disease (PD). He said it made him stronger, wiser...reactions2comments
A Philosophy for Living with Parkinson's: Finding Meaning in Life As a writer, one of my main interests is to look at the deeper meanings of life and how we live...reactions2comments
5 Common Warning Signs Pointing to Poorly Controlled PDOver the years, I have noticed as a physician and a patient that many of us don’t pay close attention to what...reactionscomments
Parkinson's Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
