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
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
There is More Than Medicine To Treat Parkinson'sYour medications are vital to maintaining your Parkinson’s disease, but there are complementary therapies and other opportunities that you can take advantage of to better your health, on your own... By Karl Robb3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Speaking Slurganese: The Inability to CommunicateI am speaking a new language these days. I call it slurganese. And I didn't even have to take lessons or purchase language learning CD's to become fluent in it... By peter.whyte2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Deep Brain Stimulation Works For Me I had a DBS (deep brain stimulator) installed in 2014 and am happy to report great success, in my case. Before I unlocked my noggin, I interviewed a dozen or... By peter.whyte3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Sticker Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for Parkinson’s Disease Sticker Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Deep Brain Stimulation: Pros and ConsDBS, also known as deep brain stimulation, has replaced other hallmark procedures when it comes to treating PD symptoms. Although not a cure for PD, nor a procedure that can change... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Parkinson’s Disease—Going Beyond the TremorWe conducted a large survey of people who have Parkinson’s disease (PD), and asked many questions about what it’s like living with a chronic health condition that affects people so... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments36 comments
The Benefits of EngagementFirst and foremost, when you are engaged you don’t have to worry about finding a date. Linda and I got engaged in 1968, before the internet, credit cards, cell phones... By Kirk Hall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What Is a Parkinson’s Support Group?When you hear the words, "Parkinson’s disease support group," do you think of a windowless room in a community building, with carpeted floors and smell of stale coffee? A group... By Allison Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
It’s On The Wall: My Story on MicrographiaThis is my first posting as a contributor for ParkinsonsDisease.net. I have been blogging on Parkinson's disease (PD) for over 10 years and lecturing about it for many more. I... By Karl Robb3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instructions for PWP – Part 2This blog post is Part 2 of a basic set of instructions for mindfulness meditation, tailored specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease (PWPs). In my previous post, I looked at... By Matt Zepelin4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instructions for PWP – Part 1Mindfulness meditation has become a hot topic in the last several decades. It shows up in innumerable health studies, news articles, books, apps, and more. In future posts, I intend... By Matt Zepelin4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Part 1: Living Well With Parkinson's DiseaseYou can live a successful life with a chronic disease like Parkinson’s Disease (PD)! What I mean by successful is a more managed lifestyle where symptoms are under your control... By Michael Church2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
For Care Partners: Taking Care of Your Health and SelfAs a Parkinson’s disease care partner/caregiver, my “to do” list is pretty long but it recently got much longer due to bronchitis and a sinus infection last fall and another... By Angela Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Discovering My Parkinson's: Four Words I Hope Never to ForgetI knewwithout research, what this gradual change in small motor dexterity, meant. A neurological disease had taken another brain, mine. and here I'd planned so well for an idyllic retirement... By peter.whyte4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
April is for Awareness and EducationApril is Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month. All across the world, people living with this disease are proclaiming, “Hey, I have Parkinson’s disease!” Just what is PD you ask? The... By Michael Church2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fear of the Future: Caring for Someone with Parkinson’sAs a chronic and progressive disease, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is emotionally taxing for both the person who has it and their caregiver. In Health Union’s Parkinson’s Disease in America 2017... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia: What's the Difference?If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have heard of Lewy body dementia (LBD). Are they the same? Are they different? Although PD and LBD may... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
How To Provide Care: 5 Helpful Tips for CaregiversReceiving a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD) can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person with the diagnosis, but also for the spouse, child, parent or friend who... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments