How do you deal with memory loss?...How do you deal with memory loss??? He still works and makes major decisions, but sometimes he forgets he has said them and it really hurts....reactions7replies
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among...reactionscomments
Finding Time for Self Care: Quick and Easy Mental Health Breaks for Caregivers...As a senior caregiver, you know what it means to never get a break. After racing to keep up with another person’s every need, there’s not much time left to...reactions1comment
When Should I Consider Assisted Living?...If you’re the loved one or caregiver of someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have to make the difficult decision of when to place your loved one in an...reactionscomments
Are You a Veteran with Parkinson’s? There’s Help!...US military Veterans with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have access to specialized medical care and financial assistance through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In some cases, Veterans' PD may be...reactionscomments
"Am I Seeing Things?" How to Manage Hallucinations...People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) know that their non-motor symptoms can be more difficult to deal with than their motor issues. About 20 percent of those with PD will at...reactions6comments
Caregiving Tips...Caregiving for someone with Parkinson's disease can be very demanding. What are some tips that you have to cope with the daily challenges?...reactions4replies
With all of the challenges that come with caregiving, what's one positive experience you've gained?...A survey completed by the National Opinion Research Center in 2014 found that 83 percent of family caregivers reported caregiving as a positive experience. With all of the challenges that...reactions3replies
PD Pundit: Finding a Cure...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing how much progress we've made so far towards finding a cure for Parkinson's. To read the rest of...reactions1comment
How Does Parkinson's Disease Affect Driving?...APDA. MJ Fox, NPF, and www.awareincare.org all have great resources and wallet cards for you to use to prove you have PD. Please put this information with your wallet or...reactions3comments
Judy Parker...Judy was previously an advocate on ParkinsonsDisease.net. Judy was caregiver for her dear husband Marvin as he began his journey with Parkinson’s Disease in January 1991 when he received his...
Clinical Trials: My Experience...A clinical trial literally saved my life! It’s hard to imagine but it’s true. My Parkinson’s had progressed to a point to where I couldn’t tie my shoes or button...reactions1comment
My Hero...My dad, my best friend, my hero suffered with PD for 13 years. He passed away on June 5th surrounded by his loving family at home. He used to cry...reactions2comments
5 Tips in Caregiving: When a Loved One Refuses Care...These are some of the biggest challenges I have faced as a doctor and caregiver, so I thought perhaps these pearls would help with the frustration many of us struggle...reactions4comments
You Can't Go By Labels...I have a Porsche Design writing pen. It's sleek but it doesn't write any faster than my traditional ballpoint pens. I still like Lifesavers, even though they don't improve my...reactionscomments
Essential Tremor vs Parkinson’s: What's the Difference?...Tremor is one of the characteristic symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it is also characteristic of essential tremor (ET), a neurological disorder that produces involuntary and rhythmic shaking. ET...reactions33comments
Picking up the Pieces when Death Hits Close to Home...“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same” ~ Flavia Weedn The...reactions3comments
Me and Mr. Parkie...I was diagnosed with PD in May of 2008 nearly 10 years ago. On reflection I had been struggling with PD for a number of years before diagnosis! I guess...reactions2comments
Is There a Link Between Agent Orange & Parkinson’s?...Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and develop Parkinson’s disease (PD) may be eligible to receive VA health care and disability compensation. Many Vietnam era veterans have experienced complex...reactions2comments
What Does Being an Advocate Mean?...My definition of advocacy is making your voice, your position, and your passion known to those who will listen to your message. For over 20 years I have tried to...reactionscomments
