Tips to Better Navigate Raising Children in the Midst of IllnessEstablishing a conversation regarding Parkinson's disease (PD) is an important part of parenting in the midst of illness. My conversations with my...reactionscomments
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain...reactionscomments
Real Optimism for Parkinson's Through Technological InnovationsLet me just say it: I love technology! Technology makes us who we are. It advances us as a species. From fire...reactionscomments
Breathing Exercises to Reduce Stress & AnxietyFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms...reactions3comments
Decisions, Decisions...When Parkinson's Sets the TermsGenerally, in life, we tend to do things that we feel matter. We spend our time and money on the things we...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 4)Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on Parkinson's symptoms and side effects. This...reactions1comment
10 Things That Your Doctor May Not Have Shared with You About Parkinson’s DiseaseThese 10 suggestions are just that—suggestions for what I have found to work for myself. I encourage you to find or develop...reactions8comments
The Parkinson's TribeThe dictionary says a tribe can consist of a community linked by a common culture and dialect. Sebastian Junger, in his book...reactions4comments
Children or No Children When I Have PD?Deciding when and if we should have children is a very personal decision for every woman. The reasons are as varied and...reactions1comment
How Can I Help Others With Parkinson's?When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s five years ago, I knew nothing about it nor did I have a clue about the...reactions2comments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a...reactionscomments
Unexplained Pain in Parkinson’s DiseaseTargeted pain relief for Parkinson’s patients may be possible with targeted deep brain stimulation (DBS). Pain can occur for many reasons. It...reactions1comment
Finding Abundance When You Have Parkinson'sAbundance comes in many forms. Each of us dreams or envisions what entails an abundant life. Abundance to some might equal fulfillment...reactionscomments
Hiding / Not Hiding with Parkinson's DiseaseIn the world of disabilities, one of the top “don’t say this to me” statements is “but you don’t look sick.” In...reactions7comments
Having a Strategy to Help Manage Chronic IllnessIn no way do I reduce the severity of chronic illness to a game or even a puzzle, but they all require...reactions1comment
April is for Awareness and EducationApril is Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month. All across the world, people living with this disease are proclaiming, “Hey, I have Parkinson’s...reactionscomments
Filling a Need: Resources for Parkinson's Patients in Orange County, CAYou have just been diagnosed. Now what? Your doctor gives you good medical advice. But there is much more to be learned...reactions1comment
Accepting Help: Putting Aside Pride“I don’t need help from strangers coming into my home!” I’ve actually felt this way before and made excuses to justify those...reactionscomments
Degrees of Parkinson's Pain"What is pain like for you?" people often ask me in many different ways. For instance, someone will wonder, "Do your Parkinson’s...reactions5comments
Parkinson's Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness, like Parkinson's disease, and its side effects. Phrases in...reactions1comment
