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 job placement test reported that my occupation talent... By Karl Robb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 but these challenges have made for travel lessons... By Angela Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Reflections As I Battle Parkinson'sAn inward reflection of what I perceive is happening to my body, mind, and spirit according to Parkinson’s disease reveals much about myself as I battle a war that is... By Michael Church3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Check Out the New Q&A FeatureHave a question about Parkinson’s disease and aren’t sure where to turn? The Q&A feature helps you get quick answers and suggestions from other community members. You can search through... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Neuropalliative Care – It’s Not Just Hospice!The modern movement for palliative care began in the mid-twentieth-century, with an effort to improve care for the dying. Clinicians and researchers began to realize that, in many cases, fighting... By Matt Zepelin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Book Review: "Parkinson’s Disease & the Art of Moving" by John ArgueIn the summer of 1983, a woman in the San Francisco area, Marion Jackson Brucker, noticed a tremor in her left hand. When it didn’t go away, she went to... By Matt Zepelin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Lunch With Peter - A Fellow ParkieI was having lunch with Peter, a fellow Parkie… which can be an adventure on its own. Peter and I were slowly ordering our food looking forward to our next... By Allison Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Caregivers & Care Partners: Finding Time To ExerciseHaving been a Parkinson’s disease care partner for over twenty years, I sincerely understand how tremendously hard it is to carve out time for a caregiver to care for one’s... By Angela Robb5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Mucuna Pruriens Help Control PD Symptoms?Mucuna pruriens, also called the cowhage or velvet bean, is a leguminous plant that resides in tropical climates like Central and South America, as well as in India. The seed... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ways to Manage Parkinson’s Disease and FatigueIt happens to most of us. We seem to exert ourselves and simply run out of gas. Whether we are doing too much or are exceeding our abilities without realizing... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hello My Name Is...After almost 18 years of having Parkinson’s and 15 years as a care partner to someone with Parkinson’s it can become easy to find myself defining myself by this disease... By Gretchen Church2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 a combination of them all. For me, it... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Common Travel Challenges for People with Parkinson’sTraveling brings up a host of challenges for anyone. But for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), traveling can be extra tricky as the changes to motor functioning as well... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dear Ms. Parkinson'sDear Ms. Parkinson's, You first came into my life on March 17th, 2010. The day that I heard my neurologist say, "You have Parkinson's disease," was a day that I... By Allison Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease—What’s Next?Diagnoses can come in many forms and take on various weights. A diagnosis for the common cold, for instance, may provide to be a little annoying, and require a week... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
For Caregivers – Benefits of Travel Pre-PlanningVacations are a welcomed break and time to recharge one’s batteries. With a little pre-planning, stress can be reduced and enjoying the vacation can begin right away! Here are just... By Angela Robb4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The Complexities of Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson’s disease is a complex illness with many different symptoms and combinations of symptoms. It can be difficult to diagnose in the early stages of the disease. Some of the... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It Isn’t Over Till It’s OverInformation is the best medicine. Those who make uninformed decisions do so at their own peril. I play golf every week with a couple of other Parkies - my age... By peter.whyte3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 family to record a specific song I had... By peter.whyte3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments