Finding a Caregiver for Someone with Parkinson'sLife with Parkinson’s disease (PD) often requires assistance and support. This care varies by the stage of disease and ranges from skilled...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Falling & What To Do About It (Part Two)To read "Falling: Part One" or the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here...reactions2comments
Holiday Stress and Parkinson's DiseaseI know the holidays are upon us and like many families that brings tremendous stress and, on top of that, you’ve got...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
Probiotics: Are They Safe for Everyone?In the last couple of years, there has been a movement to encourage healthier gut flora through the use of various dietary...reactions3comments
To Laugh or Cry: Humor Usually WinsI often say that you can laugh or you can cry about your situation. Either way, the situation will still be there...reactions3comments
There Is A Big Difference Between Giving Up and QuittingYou can only bang your head on the garage door so many times before you realize that the door isn’t going to...reactionscomments
Self-Care for Caregivers: Moving Past the BarriersAs a caregiver or care partner for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease, it’s likely you’ve been educated in the importance of...reactions8comments
PD Pundit: The Lymphatic SystemTo read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here...reactionscomments
5 Acts of Giving Thanks for ThanksgivingIt is easy on occasion to overlook the people and blessings in our lives, especially when dealing with a chronic condition like...reactions1comment
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often our money or...reactionscomments
My Perspective: Why Participate in Clinical Trials?When you hear the word clinical trial, what comes to mind? Lab rats, test tubes, Frankenstein’s monster? No offense to Gene Wilder...reactionscomments
Parkinson's and the Serenity PrayerRecently I received a job offer that, while exciting, will lead me to have less time to work with people with Parkinson’s...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
When Should I Consider Assisted Living?If you’re the loved one or caregiver of someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have to make the difficult decision of...reactionscomments
Are You a Veteran with Parkinson’s? There’s Help!US military Veterans with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have access to specialized medical care and financial assistance through the Department of Veterans Affairs...reactionscomments
"Am I Seeing Things?" How to Manage HallucinationsPeople with Parkinson’s disease (PD) know that their non-motor symptoms can be more difficult to deal with than their motor issues. About...reactions6comments
PD Pundit: Finding a CureOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing how much progress we've made so far towards finding a...reactions1comment
Clinical Trials: My ExperienceA clinical trial literally saved my life! It’s hard to imagine but it’s true. My Parkinson’s had progressed to a point to...reactions1comment
5 Tips in Caregiving: When a Loved One Refuses CareThese are some of the biggest challenges I have faced as a doctor and caregiver, so I thought perhaps these pearls would...reactions4comments
