How We Cope – Being Care Partners for Each OtherAngela and I have been married for over 21 years. We consider our marriage to be a relationship of mutual care. We...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
A Small Town Advocate for A Big Time IssueOpening my mail yesterday from my rural box out here in the sticks, I found quite a surprise! No, it was NOT...reactionscomments
The Stress Release of the BreathWe do it every minute of every day, and most of us take it for granted—breathing is so automatic that we might...reactions1comment
Tech & PD: Apps to Overcome Communication ChallengesTechnology comes in many forms. There are apps for everything from buying books and airplane tickets to date managers that keep track...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
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...reactionscomments
Pseudobulbar Affect And Crying At LlamasIt’s no secret that I am an animal lover. Sometimes I feel like furry friends are way more awesomer than people. I...reactions5comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
Holiday Stress and Parkinson's DiseaseI know the holidays are upon us and like many families that brings tremendous stress and, on top of that, you’ve got...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
An Attitude of Gratitude: Changing Your BrainEach November, we have a special tradition - #30daysofThanksgiving. We express gratitude on our Facebook page for the 30 days of November...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
April Fools... Who is the Joke On?April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness month! I guess it is fitting in a way that the first day of the month is also...reactionscomments
What Does Springtime Mean To Me?The warm sunshine on my face. The fragrance of blossoming flowers in the air. The cool afternoon rain on my tongue. All...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Ski School DropoutA recent family vacation with friends to the Great Smoky Mountains included a painful reminder that at times I still struggle to...reactionscomments
The Topic is Pot: Medical Marijuana for Parkinson'sI attended a Parkinson's support group meeting last week. The primary topic for the meeting was intimacy, the loss of it, and...reactions3comments
Hiking Through the Rigidity of Parkinson'sDespite having Parkinson’s, I love to go hiking to stay active. I get to push out my energy as I surround myself...reactionscomments
