Caregiver Tips to Manage Sundowning in Parkinson's DementiaAs a certified speech pathologist, I counsel patients with Parkinson's dementia and their families on the symptoms of sundowning. Sundowning is a neuropsychiatric symptom that begins at the time of...
Stay OptimisticOne of the challenges of writing about Parkinson’s is finding emotional balance while I learn about the symptoms that impact my dad on a daily basis. It’s pretty easy to...
Caregiver Tips to Manage Sundowning in Parkinson's DementiaAs a certified speech pathologist, I counsel patients with Parkinson's dementia and their families on the symptoms of sundowning. Sundowning is a neuropsychiatric symptom that begins at the time of...
Stay OptimisticOne of the challenges of writing about Parkinson’s is finding emotional balance while I learn about the symptoms that impact my dad on a daily basis. It’s pretty easy to...
Caregiver Tips to Manage Sundowning in Parkinson's DementiaAs a certified speech pathologist, I counsel patients with Parkinson's dementia and their families on the symptoms of sundowning. Sundowning is a neuropsychiatric symptom that begins at the time of...
Stay OptimisticOne of the challenges of writing about Parkinson’s is finding emotional balance while I learn about the symptoms that impact my dad on a daily basis. It’s pretty easy to...
Up and Down All the Parkinson's DaysEver since I felt my first tremors, there have been a lot of different days of Parkinson’s. Obviously, some days are better than others. Nevertheless, each day is a statement...
Retired Life in the Presence of Parkinson's DiseaseAfter 3 years of phased retirement, getting mentally and emotionally prepared for the event, retirement happened. And, as Nina Simone sings, "It's a new dawn / It's a new day...
My Issue with Defining Myself as a CaregiverIn the Parkinson’s community, you commonly hear 2 terms in forums and columns: a PWP (person with Parkinson’s), and a caregiver (those who care for a PWP). I’m not currently...
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their Worsening IllnessGetting news that you have been diagnosed with a chronic illness can be very scary, especially one that tends to worsen over time. There are many coping mechanisms that patients...
Providing Spousal Support When Your Loved One Has Parkinson'sI have this idea - a conspiracy theory really - that in the 60s and the 70s, infomercials were put out telling people, nay, warning people, about the terrible effects...
Common Questions From Caregivers About Parkinson'sTaking on the role of caregiver for anyone can be daunting, especially when it is someone you love. This is true, whether you chose the role or just had it...
Tips for Setting Stress-Free Boundaries as CaregiversTo avoid caregiver burnout especially during stressful times, we as caregivers must maintain our wits about us if we are to come out unscathed on the other side. It is...
Self-Care for Caregivers: Moving Past the BarriersAs a caregiver or care partner for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease, it’s likely you’ve been educated in the importance of self-care. Perhaps a well-intentioned family member, medical professional,...
