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...reactions1comment
“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...reactionscomments
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)...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions42comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions30comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactionscomments
Mindfulness for Parkinson's - What Does the Research Say?In my time working with People with Parkinson's (PWP), I’ve been impressed by how research-savvy the community is! Far more than many...reactions4comments
For Caregivers - On the Road...with Parkinson's Part IIAs I mentioned in Part I of this series, we’ve experienced a few challenges as my husband and I have traveled with...reactionscomments
The Creativity DriveAs long as I have lived, I think that I have always been a little different-no better-no worse! My first and only...reactions5comments
For Caregivers: On The Road…with Parkinson’s - Part 1My husband and I have done a lot of traveling for work and for fun. Some of these trips have had challenges...reactions2comments
