Dan Glass...Dan Glass has had many life experiences since he was born in 1971. Growing up in suburban Pennsylvania, he developed interests in being a creative writer (3 books written so...
How Does Parkinson's Affect Vision?...We often read new articles about Parkinson’s disease (PD) that identify one of many non-motor complications of the disease. Upon first hearing of a Parkinson’s diagnosis you think about tremors, rigidity...reactions22comments
Genetics and the Potential for Developing Parkinson’s...“Am I going to get Parkinson’s?” That was one of the questions I asked my first neurologist in the initial year we worked together in a (failed) attempt to manage...reactions2comments
Mannitol: A Sweetener? A Supplement? A Cure?...You may have heard that mannitol can help with Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Researchers are looking into whether this is true. So far, the verdict is mixed. Mannitol is a...reactions13comments
10 Hidden Thoughts a Parkie Has...The fear of the unknown is a difficult pill to swallow. How do you prepare for a future that is unknown? You can’t, but this can bring on many worrisome...reactions11comments
Young onset...I was 31 when I was diagnosed Is there anyone else that young in here? I’m 40 now...reactions5replies
Fundraising - Taking the First Step...As I began to awake from a long period of denial on my journey with Parkinson's, one of the first things I wanted to do was make a meaningful contribution...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Medication Management...To read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here....reactionscomments
Running Down A Dream...Last November, my husband and I completed the New York City marathon. It was the first marathon for both of us. Training for the marathon was a long, challenging period. In...reactionscomments
A Small Town Advocate for A Big Time Issue...Opening my mail yesterday from my rural box out here in the sticks, I found quite a surprise! No, it was NOT a snake, although we have had our fair...reactionscomments
Paranoia & Accusations...My husband is about 8 years into his PD diagnosis and is dealing with increasing paranoia and making unfounded accusations. Has anyone else dealt with this? And if so, have...reactions6repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
What Is Punding in Parkinson's Disease?...You may have not heard of the term “punding.” The behavior itself is as uncommon as the term. Punding is a compulsive need to carry out a repetitive motor behavior...reactionscomments
Pseudobulbar Affect And Crying At Llamas...It’s no secret that I am an animal lover. Sometimes I feel like furry friends are way more awesomer than people. I mean, take my dog Crash for example. He...reactions5comments
My Dad Has Parkinson's...Later this month, our thirteen-year-old son Levi will be traveling with his dad to Washington, DC, for Parkinson's Advocacy Day. Levi LOVES film! In fact, he always narrates the Oscar Awards Ceremony...reactions2comments
Educating Others about Parkinson’s...Many of your family and friends may only see you and your loved one with Parkinson’s once or twice a year. These short visits may make it difficult for them to...reactions4comments
The Stress Release of the Breath...We do it every minute of every day, and most of us take it for granted—breathing is so automatic that we might just not pay close enough attention to it...reactions1comment
Newly Diagnosed...Diagnosed last October after almost a year of many, many specialists telling me they had no idea what was wrong. My symptoms were all non-motor, insomnia, leg pain that will...reactions6comments
Bring Me My U-Step...My husband is currently in inpatient rehab after being in the hospital for respiratory distress. While in the hospital, my husband had a light weight aluminum walker in his room...reactions2comments
Fluffy and Fatboy...Six or seven years ago when my husband was no longer able to drive, we began looking for a part time caregiver. That is when we found Reggie. My husband...reactions4comments
