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
Living Alone with Parkinson’s DiseaseAny new diagnosis can bring with it questions, fears, and concerns for the future. A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), a chronic...reactions5comments
Loving the Man – Not Loving Parkinson’sThe way that my husband Karl and I met was unconventional. It was 1995 and the Internet was just starting to make...reactions9comments
How We Cope – Being Care Partners for Each OtherAngela and I have been married for over 21 years. We consider our marriage to be a relationship of mutual care. We...reactionscomments
Speaking in "Parki-nese": Challenges with SpeechWhat if you woke up tomorrow morning and couldn’t speak? How would it affect your life? Think about it. You couldn’t tell...reactions17comments
PD Pundit: REM Sleep DisturbancesTo read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here...reactions1comment
Rock Steady Boxing: An Exercise Class to Manage PD SymptomsThe benefits of exercise have been touted as essential to a healthy lifestyle for decades. Running, cross training, yoga, and Pilates have...reactions7comments
Doctors vs. PatientsDoctors vs. patients? It seems like a contradiction, but in far too many cases, that is exactly the scenario described. Doctors, more...reactionscomments
Late Stage PD: 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Cognitive IssuesCognition in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is generally categorized into 3 stages: early, moderate, and late. Not everyone with PD will experience this...reactions4comments
The Future of Parkinson's in the Palm of Your HandsAfter seeing, caring, and treating strangers, patients, and loved ones with devastating brain illnesses such as Parkinson’s, I felt compelled to help...reactionscomments
How to Make the Most of Your Doctor's VisitThere are many useful tips that you can utilize before, during and after your appointment with the neurologist to make every minute...reactions1comment
An Attitude of Gratitude: Changing Your BrainEach November, we have a special tradition - #30daysofThanksgiving. We express gratitude on our Facebook page for the 30 days of November...reactionscomments
Is Telemedicine Helpful to Treat Parkinson’s?Remember the stories your grandparents told about the kindly doctor and his black bag making a house call? Telemedicine is the 21 Century’s...reactionscomments
Tips for Dealing with Holiday StressSometimes, when living with a chronic illness like Parkinson’s, little things that used to bring us joy can cause distress as our...reactionscomments
My Parkinson’s Christmas List! What I REALLY Want!I have decided to go public with my Christmas List. I was asked to do so by a friend of mine who...reactions4comments
PD Pundit: Falling & What To Do About It (Part One)To read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here...reactionscomments
3 Tips to Making the Most of the HolidaysHere we are again approaching what many people feel is one of the most stressful periods of the year although its intention...reactions2comments
Does Medical Marijuana Help Improve Parkinson's Symptoms?Medical marijuana, known also as medical cannabis, has had mixed clinical results as a treatment to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD)...reactions3comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
