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
Taking an Active Role in Your HealthFor some patients, taking an active role in your health and being more involved in your healthcare team can be challenging. Some...reactions2comments
Pain: An Invisible Symptom of Parkinson'sWhen thinking about PD, some of the symptoms that come to mind the quickest are visible issues, like tremor, shuffling gait, speech...reactions2comments
I Can’t Hear My Spouse with PD - What Can I Do?Recently, in a weekend retreat with both patients and caregivers the two biggest complaints I heard from both parties were 1) my...reactions2comments
Neurological Baseline Test: My Results (Part 2)After taking the Weschler Individual Achievement Test, it took eight weeks to get my results since they had a lot of information...reactionscomments
Life with Parkinson’sIn the presence of Parkinson’s, we must have courage, the strength of character, and a powerful belief system. Frequently, I’ve portrayed our...reactions10comments
Old Master - A Song For My DadOnce I knew it was Parkinson’s disease that had me in its grip, I decided to take seriously the requests of my...reactionscomments
Progressive Phobia of Parkinson’sGreetings fellow sojourners throughout the Parkinson’s community. I would like to offer my opinion of the progression of this wretched disease and...reactions2comments
IndividualityWhy are there so many different types of purses, wallets, knives, pens, shoes, watches, socks, pants, shirts, cars, and so much more...reactions2comments
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 2)Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on PD symptoms and side effects. This...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 1)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...reactionscomments
New Inspiration for the New YearHappy New Year! If you live with a chronic disease like Parkinson’s, you may know the difficulty in being inspired. Especially if...reactions4comments
Some Direction for the Newly DiagnosedWhen one is blindsided with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, it is so easy to feel shocked, overwhelmed, in denial, numb, or...reactions6comments
The Benefits of EngagementFirst and foremost, when you are engaged you don’t have to worry about finding a date. Linda and I got engaged in...reactions7comments
Hope or Hurt: Right to Try LegislationWhen many patients with incurable conditions reach a certain point in their battles, it becomes necessary to find hope in any way...reactionscomments
Coping With a Loved One's Crisis While Living With Parkinson's DiseaseWorking in an acute care hospital as a medical social worker, it was part of my job to help deliver bad news...reactions6comments
Three Legal Documents Caregivers NeedAs caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent or grandparent with Parkinson’s. Although most people don’t die from their...reactions1comment
Marijuana & Parkinson'sThe use of marijuana to ease many Parkinson's symptoms seems to come up everywhere in our community. At support group meetings and...reactions2comments
Prescription Musical Chairs Part IIIn part one of this two-part series, I was explaining why the high cost of prescription drugs sometimes seems like a game...reactionscomments
Gretchen’s Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Care Partners of People with Parkinson’s“I am a Caregiver… What is YOUR Superpower?” Being a care partner for someone with Parkinson’s is no easy task. As both...reactionscomments
