Good-bye Apathy, Hello Joy!...My name is Jan. I am 70 years old and diagnosed 5 years ago with PD. My precious husband was the one...reactions7comments
5 Acts of Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving...It is easy on occasion to overlook the people and blessings in our lives, especially when dealing with a chronic condition like...reactions1comment
What Can Giving Back Give You?...Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often our money or...reactionscomments
My Perspective: Why Participate in Clinical Trials?...When you hear the word clinical trial, what comes to mind? Lab rats, test tubes, Frankenstein’s monster? No offense to Gene Wilder...reactionscomments
Parkinson's and the Serenity Prayer...Recently I received a job offer that, while exciting, will lead me to have less time to work with people with Parkinson’s...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...
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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
