Random Musings on Accepting Parkinson’s...I have said I do not, and will not, accept Parkinson’s disease (PD). I do not deny that I have it. I...reactions34comments
7 Myths About Shingles...Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactionscomments
What Is Shingles?...Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
Lewy Body Dementia, Dementia With Lewy Bodies, Diffuse Lewy Body Disease: Are They All the Same?...Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a brain disorder that leads to problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. LBD is sometimes known...reactions10comments
7 Healthy Habits of People with Parkinson's...By integrating healthy habits, we can get ahead of our Parkinson’s disease (PD) and feel more in control. Here are my 7 healthy...reactions9comments
Have You Tried Yoga to Help Manage Parkinson's Symptoms?..."If you can breathe, you can do yoga." -Christiana Lewis Ulwelling, Yoga Instructor If you have never tried yoga, why would you...reactionscomments
Parkinson's Tremors and Other Obstacles on the Golf Course...Some days you know, before you even get out of bed, that it is just not going to be one of your...reactions4comments
Funeral Plans and All That New Orleans Jazz...Recently, my wife and I went to a funeral for someone close to us who died way too early. I’m not sure...reactions3comments
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Planning...Palliative care is a specialized field that aims to alleviate symptoms and maximize the patient’s quality of life. Treatment of Parkinson’s disease...
Deep Brain Stimulation: What I Have Learned...This month, I observe the sixth anniversary of my deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for Parkinson's disease (PD). As I reflect on...reactions8comments
Quotes on Hope, Positivity, Loving Others, and Living with Parkinson’s...The past few months have been both rewarding and difficult. These difficult times have changed all of us, directly or indirectly. For...reactions2comments
Positive Versus Negative Thinking with Parkinson's Disease...I must admit that since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), I have had bouts of positive and negative thinking. Since everyone has...reactions4comments
Mily...In 1968 I was really depressed after 15 months in Nam, before I thought of suicide, God sent and an angel named...reactions1comment
Parkinson’s? Reaching Out...Parkinson’s? Started with Foot drop? (2013) 10 years ago approximately, my wife noticed something up with my foot while walking on the...reactions3comments
Let It Be: My Outlook for Coping with Multiple Conditions...While doing stretching exercises I often listen to music to help keep rhythm and make it a little less boring. One day...reactions7comments
Expressing Our Memories in Words and Song...I come from a family where Alzheimer's is an issue. This fall, it collaborated with COVID to rob another family member of...reactions11comments
Learning How to Smile Again with Parkinson's...If you look at one near-constant in the photographs of our past, it is that the people in them are smiling. Kids...reactions10comments
Increasing Exercise for Parkinson’s: The Benefits I Experienced...Recently, I stayed at an inpatient rehabilitation facility due to an exacerbation of my Parkinson’s disease. During my 3-week stay, I decided...reactions15comments
A Checklist for Supporting Someone with Parkinson’s...Lately, I have met people who know someone with Parkinson’s. However, the messages they have delivered to me are somewhat distressful, not...reactions11comments
Loving the Man – Not Loving Parkinson’s...The way that my husband Karl and I met was unconventional. It was 1995 and the Internet was just starting to make...reactions9comments
