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
Can Mucuna Pruriens Help Control PD Symptoms?...Mucuna pruriens, also called the cowhage or velvet bean, is a leguminous plant that resides in tropical climates like Central and South...reactionscomments
Hello my name is pain....When people say Parkinsons does not hurt I tell them try Having what I call a Charlie Horse in your leg for...reactions6comments
Ways to Manage Parkinson’s Disease and Fatigue...It happens to most of us. We seem to exert ourselves and simply run out of gas. Whether we are doing too...reactionscomments
Brooke Huminski, MSW LICSW...Brooke was previously an advocate for ParkinsonsDisease.net. Brooke Huminski, MSW LICSW is a contributor for Parkinson's Disease.net as well as a psychotherapist...
Hello My Name Is......After almost 18 years of having Parkinson’s and 15 years as a care partner to someone with Parkinson’s it can become easy...reactions2comments
