What Is Punding in Parkinson's Disease?You may have not heard of the term “punding.” The behavior itself is as uncommon as the term. Punding is a compulsive...reactionscomments
Pseudobulbar Affect And Crying At LlamasIt’s no secret that I am an animal lover. Sometimes I feel like furry friends are way more awesomer than people. I...reactions5comments
My Dad Has Parkinson'sLater this month, our thirteen-year-old son Levi will be traveling with his dad to Washington, DC, for Parkinson's Advocacy Day. Levi LOVES film! In...reactions2comments
Educating Others about Parkinson’sMany of your family and friends may only see you and your loved one with Parkinson’s once or twice a year. These short...reactions4comments
The Stress Release of the BreathWe do it every minute of every day, and most of us take it for granted—breathing is so automatic that we might...reactions1comment
Parkinson's and Crohn's Disease: What's the Connection?New research shows a genetic correlation between Parkinson's disease (PD) and Crohn's, two diseases with no known cause or cure. A possible...reactions2comments
Caring About ApathyApathy is more than a basic indifference or inability to make a clear and decisive decision. Merriam-Webster defines apathy as a lack of...reactions6comments
Can a Simple Sniff Test Detect Parkinson's Disease?"You Smell!" A phrase often used by children may have new meaning. New research suggests that it is possible to detect Parkinson’s...reactionscomments
Finding a New DoctorAs we start a new year, many of us might have enrolled in new insurance programs and discovered that their doctors are...reactions2comments
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: An Atypical Parkinsonian SyndromeProgressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is not Parkinson's disease (PD), but is a Parkinsonian-like syndrome. PSP is a rare brain disorder that causes...reactions2comments
PD Pundit: Holy GrailOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing the role of exercise and diet in the life of...reactions1comment
Am I Losing My Mind?Each day starts out pretty much the same way. I try to get out of bed gracefully (which means without falling). Usually...reactionscomments
My Year of IntentionsMy husband and I attended a yoga class on New Year’s Eve. Our yoga instructor and friend, Rixie, through yoga, guided us to...reactionscomments
Finding a Movement Disorder Specialist in Your AreaThe healthcare team of an individual with Parkinson's disease (PD) can have a variety of different specialists. Primary care providers, neurologists, physical...reactions3comments
The DICE Approach: How Can It Help?DICE is another way to examine and treat certain behaviors associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). It is a joint effort between caregivers...reactionscomments
To Go, or Not - I Went!You may have read my previous submission entitled To Go or Not to Go. It deals with the issue of apathy. And...reactionscomments
Hallucinations and Delusions in Parkinson'sHallucinations and delusions are familiar terms but most people aren't sure what they really mean. A hallucination is a false perception: seeing...reactions1comment
Exploring and Releasing Your PotentialLearning to live with illness requires the ability to remain flexible to future possibilities. For the first twenty or so years, we...reactions2comments
Weigh In: The Lesser Known Symptoms of Parkinson'sWe at ParkinsonsDisease.net often hear from you, the community, that the lesser known, non-motor symptoms are some of the hardest to manage...reactions2comments
