Preininger's Story...My husband was diagnosed with PD a couple of years ago, to complicate matters he is an amputee, right leg, and his...reactions1comment
Dreams: Parkinson's Style...Ever since I can remember, I have always been fascinated by my dreams. I tend to remember a lot of these mini...reactions14comments
Fishing for Thoughts in the Ocean of Life...As a newer Parkie, I often find people commenting on my optimism with a response that they too felt the days of...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Cheshire Parkies & Speech Challenges...To read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here....reactions3comments
Now Hiring: Executive For My Brain - Apply Within...The first step in getting help is admitting you have a problem… I say, “Hi my name is Perky Parkie and I have...reactions2comments
Just A Month for Awareness?...Another April and a month of Parkinson’s Awareness Month has come and gone - and yet, it hasn’t! For those of us...reactionscomments
What Is Capgras Syndrome?...Capgras syndrome (CS) could have you, as a caregiver or care partner, trying to convince a loved one that you are not...reactions3comments
The War...I am at war. I am at war with an enemy that doesn't fight fair and wants to win no matter the...reactions3comments
Parkinson's Disease and Military Veterans...With Memorial Day recently passing, I would be remiss if I did not address the recent scientific discovery of exposure to manufactured...reactions9comments
First Day of PT...Last Friday was my first day of formal PT (physical therapy). Since I lived too far from the nearest VA facility that...reactions4comments
Parkinson’s Can’t Stop Us!...Although Parkinson’s is believed to be an illness which affects older individuals, it does not discriminate based on social status, ethnicity, gender...reactions1comment
Revealing your PD diagnosis at work...Hi everyone! I would love to solicit your thoughts on revealing your PD diagnosis at work? I have been advised by my...reactions15replies
To Journal is Divine...When I think of keeping a journal on any part of my life I’m am literally petrified with fear. My sister has...reactionscomments
Light Therapy: A New Tool for Managing Parkinson's...Near infrared light (NIr), a low level laser or LED (light emitting diode) is a new neuroprotective approach being tested in labs...reactionscomments
Blogs Can Build Community!...In March 2018, I spent an amazing three days in Philadelphia. As contributors/bloggers for Health Union’s site, ParkinsonsDisease.net, Angela and I were invited...reactions1comment
Service Dog...Hi. I just found out this month that I have Parkinsons though I suspected for several months. At first, I thought it...reactions8replies
Hiking Through the Rigidity of Parkinson's...Despite having Parkinson’s, I love to go hiking to stay active. I get to push out my energy as I surround myself...reactionscomments
What Gets You Through the Day?...Living with PD can have its physical, mental, and emotional challenges. Sometimes, just getting through one day at a time can be...reactions1comment
PD Pundit: Adapting to the "New You"...To read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here....reactions2comments
Smartphone Apps Track PD Symptoms & Severity...More than 200 million Americans now own smartphones, among two billion users worldwide. Some people use them to make and take calls...reactionscomments
