16 Years After Parkinson's Diagnosis, Reflecting on the PositiveI was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2002 at the age of 29. That was 16 years ago. The first symptom I...reactions4comments
April Is Parkinson’s Awareness Month—It Touches So Many Lives!If you think you know Parkinson’s disease, then give these observations a look and see if your summary of the illness jibes...reactions3comments
Fundraising - Taking the First StepAs I began to awake from a long period of denial on my journey with Parkinson's, one of the first things I...reactionscomments
Caring About ApathyApathy is more than a basic indifference or inability to make a clear and decisive decision. Merriam-Webster defines apathy as a lack of...reactions6comments
My Parkinson’s Christmas List! What I REALLY Want!I have decided to go public with my Christmas List. I was asked to do so by a friend of mine who...reactions4comments
Tips for Dealing with Holiday StressSometimes, when living with a chronic illness like Parkinson’s, little things that used to bring us joy can cause distress as our...reactionscomments
Exploring and Releasing Your PotentialLearning to live with illness requires the ability to remain flexible to future possibilities. For the first twenty or so years, we...reactions2comments
To Go, or Not - I Went!You may have read my previous submission entitled To Go or Not to Go. It deals with the issue of apathy. And...reactionscomments
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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactions1comment
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
5 Acts of Giving Thanks for ThanksgivingIt is easy on occasion to overlook the people and blessings in our lives, especially when dealing with a chronic condition like...reactions1comment
There Is A Big Difference Between Giving Up and QuittingYou can only bang your head on the garage door so many times before you realize that the door isn’t going to...reactionscomments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often our money or...reactionscomments
You Can't Go By LabelsI have a Porsche Design writing pen. It's sleek but it doesn't write any faster than my traditional ballpoint pens. I still...reactionscomments
Picking up the Pieces when Death Hits Close to Home“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts and we...reactions3comments
