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
What Is Vascular Parkinsonism?...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder that affects muscle movement. It is caused by damage to certain areas of the brain. Symptoms...reactions3comments
Wearing Many Hats as a Parkinson's Disease Caregiver...As a Parkinson’s disease care partner, I feel that I’m the "wearer of many hats." I find this metaphor perfectly explains the...reactionscomments
How to Sneak into a National Park for Free...One of the most important things that we can do for Parkinson’s disease (PD) is to stay loose. Seeing as the PD...reactionscomments
Dreams: Parkinson's Style...Ever since I can remember, I have always been fascinated by my dreams. I tend to remember a lot of these mini...reactions14comments
Couples and Parkinson's: Not Fight(ing) Club...The not so wonderful thing about Parkinson's or any cruddy life situation is that it tests not only the person it happens...reactions6comments
A Personal Perspective on What Depression Feels Like...Content Note: This article describes experiences with suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health...reactions4comments
Allan Cole...Allan was previously a health leader on ParkinsonsDisease.net. Allan Cole was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease in the fall of 2016, at...
Elrica Tanu...Elrica was previously a health leader on ParkinsonsDisease.net. For the bulk of her decade-long career as a video news reporter and producer...
Gretchen Rosswurm...Gretchen was previously a health leader on ParkinsonsDisease.net. Gretchen Rosswurm was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2017 at the age of...
Gretchen Church...Gretchen was previously a health leader on ParkinsonsDisease.net. Gretchen Church was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease at 32 years old. 17...
Michael Church...Michael was previously a health leader on ParkinsonsDisease.net. Michael J Church was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (PD) at the age of 32...
Rock Steady Boxing: An Exercise Class to Manage PD Symptoms...The benefits of exercise have been touted as essential to a healthy lifestyle for decades. Running, cross training, yoga, and Pilates have...reactions7comments
Finding a Movement Disorder Specialist in Your Area...The healthcare team of an individual with Parkinson's disease (PD) can have a variety of different specialists. Primary care providers, neurologists, physical...reactions3comments
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: A Parkinson's Wake-Up Call...Sleep disturbances are common in those with Parkinson's disease (PD). Sleep disorders are also thought to be influential over neurological health. For...reactions6comments
World Parkinson's Disease Day...April 11th is World Parkinson's Day and April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Happy birthday to James Parkinson! He was a neurologist, geologist...reactions2comments
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: An Atypical Parkinsonian Syndrome...Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is not Parkinson's disease (PD), but is a Parkinsonian-like syndrome. PSP is a rare brain disorder that causes...reactions2comments
Losing Your Voice to Parkinson’s Disease...Dad’s voice is a whisper when I pick up the phone on one particularly chilly afternoon. "Hi, Mary Beth," the person on...reactions5comments
Flow to Happiness...For many people with Parkinson’s, the idea of joyful living stands in complete opposition to where they are now forced to exist...reactions7comments
The Hurt of Horrible Handwriting...Parkinson’s disease (PD) has taken a lot from me as a person. It is definitely more of a taker than a giver...reactions39comments
