Caregiving While Traveling...As a caregiver or care partner, traveling with someone with Parkinson's can be difficult. Have tips or advice for other caregivers while planning a vacation, or even just going to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
Traveling with Parkinson's...Managing your PD symptoms can be difficult while on vacation, or just going to the store. What are some tips you have to manage your PD when you’re away from...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Kelly Weinschreider...Kelly was previously an advocate on ParkinsonsDisease.net. Kelly was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease in 2002 at age 29. She was fortunate to receive a referral early in the...
Common Travel Challenges for People with Parkinson’s...Traveling brings up a host of challenges for anyone. But for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), traveling can be extra tricky as the changes to motor functioning as well...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Extreme Fatigue...Fatigue kicked in starting Feb. Feeling of malaise. MD increased Requip, then d/c it. Exercise getting difficult, anxiety up. Anyone experience this? Diagnosed 2011....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Dear Ms. Parkinson's...Dear Ms. Parkinson's, You first came into my life on March 17th, 2010. The day that I heard my neurologist say, "You have Parkinson's disease," was a day that I...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Living with Parkinson's for over Thirty Years!...My name is Karl Robb. I have been blogging on Parkinson’s disease for over 10 years on my site, asoftvoice.com. I have guest blogged for numerous other Parkinson’s sites, lectured...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease—What’s Next?...Diagnoses can come in many forms and take on various weights. A diagnosis for the common cold, for instance, may provide to be a little annoying, and require a week...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
For Caregivers – Benefits of Travel Pre-Planning...Vacations are a welcomed break and time to recharge one’s batteries. With a little pre-planning, stress can be reduced and enjoying the vacation can begin right away! Here are just...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Over Twenty Years in My Parkinson’s Care Partner Journey...My name is Angela Robb and I met my husband who has young onset Parkinson’s disease in 1995. I actually didn’t meet my future husband face to face but met...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Self-care for Caregivers...I recently had a discussion with a fellow PD caregiver about self-care. We discussed how hard it is for PD caregivers to find time to care for themselves. She had...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
The Complexities of Parkinson's Disease...Parkinson’s disease is a complex illness with many different symptoms and combinations of symptoms. It can be difficult to diagnose in the early stages of the disease. Some of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It Isn’t Over Till It’s Over...Information is the best medicine. Those who make uninformed decisions do so at their own peril. I play golf every week with a couple of other Parkies - my age...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What types of doctors other than my primary care physician should be included in my treatment?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
I was just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. What do I do now?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
What are some methods to help me cope as a caregiver?...I'm struggling as a caregiver to someone with Parkinson's....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
