Finding a Movement Disorder Specialist in Your AreaThe healthcare team of an individual with Parkinson's disease (PD) can have a variety of different specialists. Primary care providers, neurologists, physical...reactions3comments
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: A Parkinson's Wake-Up CallSleep disturbances are common in those with Parkinson's disease (PD). Sleep disorders are also thought to be influential over neurological health. For...reactions6comments
World Parkinson's Disease DayApril 11th is World Parkinson's Day and April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Happy birthday to James Parkinson! He was a neurologist, geologist...reactions2comments
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: An Atypical Parkinsonian SyndromeProgressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is not Parkinson's disease (PD), but is a Parkinsonian-like syndrome. PSP is a rare brain disorder that causes...reactions2comments
Losing Your Voice to Parkinson’s DiseaseDad’s voice is a whisper when I pick up the phone on one particularly chilly afternoon. "Hi, Mary Beth," the person on...reactions5comments
Flow to HappinessFor many people with Parkinson’s, the idea of joyful living stands in complete opposition to where they are now forced to exist...reactions7comments
The Hurt of Horrible HandwritingParkinson’s disease (PD) has taken a lot from me as a person. It is definitely more of a taker than a giver...reactions39comments
The 3 Fs of Parkinson’sI actually began seeing a movement disorder specialist for another disorder about 7 years before I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD)...reactions18comments
Traveling the Rocky Treatment Path With Parkinson’sAnyone affected by Parkinson’s disease knows how challenging and debilitating it can be, especially as the condition advances from early to late...reactions4comments
Your Treatment Journey: Results from a Recent SurveyEvery person with Parkinson's disease (PD) has a unique experience with all aspects of the condition. From time at diagnosis, symptoms experienced...reactionscomments
On Parkinson's and Finding Comfort in MusicThe winter sky is a black abyss by 6:00 PM in the Rocky Mountains, which creates a knot of inner turmoil in...reactions5comments
Staying in a Rehab Center: What I Expected Versus What I ExperiencedIt can happen to all of us now or later ... I went to the hospital. I experienced a urinary tract infection...reactions4comments
Dear Ms. Parkinson'sDear Ms. Parkinson's, You first came into my life on March 17th, 2010. The day that I heard my neurologist say, "You...reactions9comments
My Trip to the Dentist With Parkinson'sNothing strikes more fear in me than a trip to the dentist. I will make any excuse to avoid it. I know...reactions2comments
How to Master Mealtime While Managing Parkinson’s SymptomsGetting ready for mealtime when managing Parkinson’s disease is no small feat. Symptoms can often interfere with kitchen skills such as chopping...reactions4comments
[DO NOT PUBLISH] The Emotional Toll of Chronic IllnessTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or...reactions2comments
Coping with Parkinson's Disease Through LaughterI’ve found laughing a lot every day to be one of my major Parkinson’s coping skills. Laughing or even smiling seems to break...reactions3comments
Parkinson's Sleep Time AdventuresLately, my sleep routine has been transforming into something different. As a result, I’ve been making some adjustments to counter obstacles over...reactions6comments
Can You Die From Parkinson's Disease?The answer is no, not directly. Parkinson’s disease (PD) itself does not lead to death. PD develops slowly. Its symptoms may not...reactions17comments
Nightmare on Parkinson's StreetFreddy Krueger's frightened teens have nothing to compare with my most recent Nightmare on Parkinson's Street! The disfigured "midnight mangler" who visits unsuspecting...reactions3comments
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