Young-Onset Parkinson's: More Than An Old Person's Disease...The young boy with the scooter was moving at 30, no, 35 kilometers and hour. I could feel myself tensing up. We...reactions16comments
Miss Independent...I’m stuck. I’m standing outside my hotel room. The door is not locked. And I have my right hand on the doorknob...reactions5comments
Live in the Moment and Live Well...When I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), I thought I would never feel joy, friendship, love, or mastery again. I dwelled...reactions8comments
On Adaptive Tools, Pride, and Parkinson’s...Last year, I sent my dad a pair of adaptive shoes and an adaptive (magnetic) shirt, thinking that they might be able...reactions1comment
Part 1: Living Well With Parkinson's Disease...You can live a successful life with a chronic disease like Parkinson’s Disease (PD)! What I mean by successful is a more...reactions9comments
How I Deal with Chronic Pain in Parkinson's...A large number of aging adults (65+ years of age) and many of us with Parkinson's are dealing with chronic pain. However...reactions5comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such...
Coping with Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition...
Coping with Mental Health: Psychotherapy...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like...
Trying to Remain as Independent as Possible with Parkinson's...Ask not what others can do for you, ask what you can do independently for yourself. My apologies for borrowing inspiration from...reactions6comments
May I Help You?...In 2013 I received a diagnosis of a rare movement disorder known as primary orthostatic tremor which affects your legs only upon...reactionscomments
Soft Texture Breakfast Foods for Parkinson’s Disease...Navigating mealtime while managing Parkinson’s disease (PD) can feel like no small feat some days. Many people with Parkinson's struggle with dysphagia...reactions1comment
Growing Online and Virtual Opportunities for Caregivers...I recently participated in an online meeting where staff members of various Parkinson’s organizations were commenting on the forced necessity of moving...reactionscomments
What Is Medication-Induced Tremor (MIT)?...Some medications can trigger the onset of a tremor, which are involuntary, unintentional, rhythmic muscle movements. Tremor occur in the extremities, the...reactionscomments
Stuttering & Parkinson’s: Searching for Links...There is much talk about a connection between stuttering and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Many in online PD communities have mentioned stuttering when...reactions9comments
How Does Parkinson's Affect Sex & Intimacy?...Sexuality is an important factor in a person’s quality of life. Unfortunately, many chronic diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), can have...reactionscomments
