Considering the Emotional Toll of Parkinson's DiseaseIt was a Tuesday morning mid-winter and the snow was already falling. The forecast told for a blizzard and already the hospital discharges for the day were being delayed by... By Brooke Huminski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments58 comments
How are the Terms Care Partner and Caregiver Different?It is common to find the use of these two terms within the Parkinson’s disease community. However, they are rarely defined. It occurred to me to take time to show... By Angela Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
HOPE for Parkinson’s DiseaseI am an advocate of hope! How can you have hope you ask when your doctor tells you, that you have a chronic, neurological illness called Parkinson’s disease (PD). Oh... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Power of Your Personal StoryOver eighteen years ago, I attended my first Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN) forum in Washington, DC and I became an advocate for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The PAN forum brought together... By Angela Robb3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
“But You Don’t Look Sick?”Occasionally I am surprised when I meet someone new and explain that I have Parkinson’s disease and they will say, “But you don’t look sick?”. I never really know how... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
First Medication Approved to Treat Dyskinesia in Parkinson's DiseaseThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gocovri™ (amantadine) as the first treatment for dyskinesia in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who are receiving levodopa therapy with or without... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
30 Questions Everyone with Parkinson's Should Ask ThemselvesBeing diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 32 has made me reevaluate my existence. I don’t think that I’m alone here either - many of us Parkies have faced this... By Allison Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Advice For Someone Considering Occupational Therapy: It Can Help!I wanted to share the details of what is sure to be less of a scandal (more informational) about what occupational therapy can actually do for you. According to Wikipedia... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Surprising Relationship: Parkinson’s Disease & MelanomaMelanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, and Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder that affects the nervous system… But did you know that... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Parkinson's Isn't: 6 Myths DebunkedWhat is Parkinson’s disease (PD)? This is a question many of us have asked our neurologists, but the answers can be confusing. This is because we are still learning about... By Allison Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments42 comments
PD Pundit: He's Only Trying To HelpOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing the difficulties of multi-tasking with Parkinson's. To read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here... By Peter Dunlap-Shohl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Not A Day Without Music For A Person With Parkinson'sMusic is essential to my day. I like to add music to almost anything that I do. My eclectic musical tastes vary from the obscure to the overplayed hits of... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you. There... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
For Caregivers - On the Road...with Parkinson's Part IIIIn my previous two postings about traveling with someone with Parkinson’s, I’ve shared experiences we encountered traveling by air and train. Since the series of articles is called “On the... By Angela Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Exercise Really Help My PD?I decided a long time ago in my 22 years living with Parkinson’s disease, that I wasn’t going to let PD’s effects rule my life. I made a vow to... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parkinson's: Not Your Grandfather's DiseaseMany people will ask me what Parkinson's disease (PD) feels like. Seeing as there are many variations of symptoms, it is hard to describe. Not to mention that each person... By Allison Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
Exercise Doesn’t Have To Be DullFind an exercise program or regimen that you can adapt to match your lifestyle and fitness level. Seek out programs and classes in or near your area for Parkinson’s disease... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Is Duopa™ for Me? The Pros and Cons of the Duopa PumpCarbidopa-levodopa therapy is currently the most effective treatment for symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it isn’t perfect. After years of carbidopa-levodopa therapy, often given as Sinemet (carbidopa levodopa), most... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Parkinson's Disease – Frequently Asked QuestionsParkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder that affects the nervous system. It is a chronic condition that slowly worsens over time, and there is no known cure. PD causes symptoms... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments