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As with most of us with Parkinson's disease, I want to be able to do as much as I possibly can for myself. It has taken me some time and...

Does going number 2 have you seeing red? You may have hemorrhoids – swelling of the veins within the anus and lower rectum. While this may sound like TMI (too...

Levodopa was seen as a miracle drug when it first became available to Parkinson’s patients. Since its emergence, it’s become the main treatment for the disease, allowing patients to replace...

It was one of those days where almost nothing went right and there is no one to blame except for Mr. Parkinson’s. The morning started out well. We had our...

My head and heart have been filled with negative thoughts related to my father’s recent move to a skilled nursing home. I’m trying to use my own advice from past articles...

Multitasking used to be loading a couple of loads of laundry while loading the dishes and cleaning kitchen counters. Now it’s Monday laundry, Tuesday dishes, and maybe by Wednesday, clean...

Posy realizes that it is difficult to be 100 percent jolly when burdened by a progressive, debilitating disease of any kind, but she is determined to make lemonade when presented...

For most of us diagnosed with Parkinson’s, we’ll have Parkinson’s as our constant companion for many years. Throw in that it is a progressive disease, with almost all treatment being...

At a recent birthday party, a friend said, "Welcome to the octogenarian club." That caught my attention. When one joins this club, you can't fool yourself any longer that you...

I use several hacks to make my life safer and easier to live with the symptoms of the ravages associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Here is a sample of my...

Recently, my wife and I traveled to "the great state of Ohio," as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might refer to it were he to go back there. It’s a long...

The Memorial Day weekend was rained out. Thunderstorms canceled the festivities. I was feeling a little bit down so I put on some Frank Sinatra music. The CD that I came across was...

It seems to Posy that researchers have decided that many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have probably experienced depression at some time in their lives. For some, it may be...

Baked goods get a bad rap and are often branded as "empty calories." So when clients ask, "How can I bake and make it healthier?" I share there are plenty...

I am tired, as in weary. I am tired of watching the clock to take medications and know when I can eat without compromising said meds. I am tired of...

I grew up with parents who disregarded and ridiculed any mention of mental issues that couldn’t be fixed by the Bible and our minister. My parents expected perfection from me...

Mental and physical wellbeing are equally important. I’ve learned the hard way. Medical emergencies like stroke, heart attack, and such may be more time sensitive, but mental health issues can affect...

When did I become invisible? Over the last several months I have had multiple doctor and clinic appointments. One glaring thing I have noticed repeatedly is that because I am...

Recently, I found myself sitting on the couch when my puppy Sparky jumped up on my lap to discuss the state of his residency in my house. Since you don’t...

After 2 years, we finally traveled from Florida to New Jersey to visit our new grandchild that we have never seen. We stayed in a hotel near their home. This is...