Young-Onset Parkinson's: More Than An Old Person's DiseaseThe young boy with the scooter was moving at 30, no, 35 kilometers and hour. I could feel myself tensing up. We...reactions16comments
Miss IndependentI’m stuck. I’m standing outside my hotel room. The door is not locked. And I have my right hand on the doorknob...reactions5comments
Live in the Moment and Live WellWhen I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), I thought I would never feel joy, friendship, love, or mastery again. I dwelled...reactions8comments
On Adaptive Tools, Pride, and Parkinson’sLast year, I sent my dad a pair of adaptive shoes and an adaptive (magnetic) shirt, thinking that they might be able...reactions1comment
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...reactions9comments
How I Deal with Chronic Pain in Parkinson'sA large number of aging adults (65+ years of age) and many of us with Parkinson's are dealing with chronic pain. However...reactions5comments
Trying to Remain as Independent as Possible with Parkinson'sAsk not what others can do for you, ask what you can do independently for yourself. My apologies for borrowing inspiration from...reactions6comments
May I Help You?In 2013 I received a diagnosis of a rare movement disorder known as primary orthostatic tremor which affects your legs only upon...reactionscomments
Soft Texture Breakfast Foods for Parkinson’s DiseaseNavigating mealtime while managing Parkinson’s disease (PD) can feel like no small feat some days. Many people with Parkinson's struggle with dysphagia...reactions1comment
Growing Online and Virtual Opportunities for CaregiversI recently participated in an online meeting where staff members of various Parkinson’s organizations were commenting on the forced necessity of moving...reactionscomments
What Is Medication-Induced Tremor (MIT)?Some medications can trigger the onset of a tremor, which are involuntary, unintentional, rhythmic muscle movements. Tremor occur in the extremities, the...reactionscomments
Stuttering & Parkinson’s: Searching for LinksThere is much talk about a connection between stuttering and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Many in online PD communities have mentioned stuttering when...reactions9comments
How Does Parkinson's Affect Sex & Intimacy?Sexuality is an important factor in a person’s quality of life. Unfortunately, many chronic diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), can have...reactionscomments
What Is Vascular Parkinsonism?Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder that affects muscle movement. It is caused by damage to certain areas of the brain. Symptoms...reactions3comments
Wearing Many Hats as a Parkinson's Disease CaregiverAs a Parkinson’s disease care partner, I feel that I’m the "wearer of many hats." I find this metaphor perfectly explains the...reactionscomments
How to Sneak into a National Park for FreeOne of the most important things that we can do for Parkinson’s disease (PD) is to stay loose. Seeing as the PD...reactionscomments
Dreams: Parkinson's StyleEver since I can remember, I have always been fascinated by my dreams. I tend to remember a lot of these mini...reactions14comments
Couples and Parkinson's: Not Fight(ing) ClubThe not so wonderful thing about Parkinson's or any cruddy life situation is that it tests not only the person it happens...reactions6comments
A Personal Perspective on What Depression Feels LikeContent Note: This article describes experiences with suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health...reactions4comments
Rock Steady Boxing: An Exercise Class to Manage PD SymptomsThe benefits of exercise have been touted as essential to a healthy lifestyle for decades. Running, cross training, yoga, and Pilates have...reactions8comments
