Is Duopa™ for Me? The Pros and Cons of the Duopa Pump...Carbidopa-levodopa therapy is currently the most effective treatment for symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it isn’t perfect. After years of carbidopa-levodopa...reactions12comments
Tools and Assistive Devices...What tools or devices have you found helpful in managing your PD symptoms? Which have been unsuccessful?...reactions7replies
Peter Dunlap-Shohl...Peter was previously a health leader on ParkinsonsDisease.net. Peter Dunlap-Shohl was cartoonist for the Anchorage Daily News for over a quarter of...
Traveling with Parkinson's...Like Angela and Robb, my husband, Brig, and I traveled to the PAN forum every year for almost 20 years, and to...reactions1comment
Parkinson's Disease – Frequently Asked Questions...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder that affects the nervous system. It is a chronic condition that slowly worsens over time, and...reactionscomments
Mindfulness for Parkinson's - What Does the Research Say?...In my time working with People with Parkinson's (PWP), I’ve been impressed by how research-savvy the community is! Far more than many...reactions4comments
For Caregivers - On the Road...with Parkinson's Part II...As I mentioned in Part I of this series, we’ve experienced a few challenges as my husband and I have traveled with...reactionscomments
The Creativity Drive...As long as I have lived, I think that I have always been a little different-no better-no worse! My first and only...reactions5comments
For Caregivers: On The Road…with Parkinson’s - Part 1...My husband and I have done a lot of traveling for work and for fun. Some of these trips have had challenges...reactions2comments
My Reflections As I Battle Parkinson's...An inward reflection of what I perceive is happening to my body, mind, and spirit according to Parkinson’s disease reveals much about...reactions3comments
Should I Always Accept An Increase in Parkinson's Medication?...Should I always accept an increase in medication even if I want to try and manage with the same amount as before?...reactions2replies
Check Out the New Q&A Feature...Have a question about Parkinson’s disease and aren’t sure where to turn? The Q&A feature helps you get quick answers and suggestions...reactionscomments
Neuropalliative Care – It’s Not Just Hospice!...The modern movement for palliative care began in the mid-twentieth-century, with an effort to improve care for the dying. Clinicians and researchers...reactionscomments
Book Review: "Parkinson’s Disease & the Art of Moving" by John Argue...In the summer of 1983, a woman in the San Francisco area, Marion Jackson Brucker, noticed a tremor in her left hand...reactions2comments
Lunch With Peter - A Fellow Parkie...I was having lunch with Peter, a fellow Parkie… which can be an adventure on its own. Peter and I were slowly...reactionscomments
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactions2comments
Caregivers & Care Partners: Finding Time To Exercise...Having been a Parkinson’s disease care partner for over twenty years, I sincerely understand how tremendously hard it is to carve out...reactionscomments
