Walking sticks vs. canes...I recently switched from a traditional cane to a longer walking stick. I used the cane primarily as a balance enhancement but...reactions5replies
The Topic is Pot: Medical Marijuana for Parkinson's...I attended a Parkinson's support group meeting last week. The primary topic for the meeting was intimacy, the loss of it, and...reactions3comments
Finding Abundance When You Have Parkinson's...Abundance comes in many forms. Each of us dreams or envisions what entails an abundant life. Abundance to some might equal fulfillment...reactionscomments
Dan Glass...Dan Glass has had many life experiences since he was born in 1971. Growing up in suburban Pennsylvania, he developed interests in...
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions4comments
