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When 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...

Traveling 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...

Dear 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...

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...

Vacations 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...

Parkinson’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...

Information 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...

Once 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...

When 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...

Your 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...

I 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...

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...

Official 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...

DBS, 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...

We 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...

First 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...

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...

This 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...

This 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...

Mindfulness 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...