My Year of Intentions...My husband and I attended a yoga class on New Year’s Eve. Our yoga instructor and friend, Rixie, through yoga, guided us to...reactionscomments
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
15 Years and STILL KICKING!!...In 2002, my “not-so-good” handwriting became even worse! I mentioned this to my Primary Care Doctor (PCD). He sent me to a...reactions2comments
The Parkinson's Gremlins...I woke up one morning with a strange feeling. At least strange for someone with Parkinson’s. Nothing was stiff. I easily rolled...reactions5comments
Is It Parkinson's or Menopause?...When people ask Posy to define her main symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD), she declares, without hesitating, "Extreme fatigue." (Oh, hang on...reactions4comments
Dystonia...Dystonia is a movement disorder where muscles contract involuntarily. It can cause twisting of limbs, repetitive movements, or abnormal postures. Dystonia is...
Cognitive Changes...The ability to think or mentally process is known as cognition. Problems or changes in cognition are common in Parkinson's disease (PD)...
Micrographia...Micrographia is the medical term for a small handwriting size. It may be caused by various conditions. These include brain and muscle...
Why I Chose An Upright Walker...I am not a prognosticator. I researched all the available products on the market that could assist me with Parkinson's disease (PD) and...reactions8comments
Parkinson’s, Positivity, Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, and Phil...What do Parkinson’s, a long dead Russian named Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, positivity, and Phil possibly have in common? Well, it’s complicated. The connection...reactions3comments
Mannitol: A Sweetener? A Supplement? A Cure?...You may have heard that mannitol can help with Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Researchers are looking into whether this is true. So...reactions13comments
A Celebration of Slowness...The sun rips through the window shades on a particularly chilly winter morning, and I feel myself grumble beneath my comforter. It...reactions2comments
Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson's...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is typically characterized by motor (movement) symptoms. These symptoms include: However, there are other symptoms of PD that are...
Negative Thinking: A Barrier To Managing Parkinson’s...In our society, acute or chronic illness is often managed through medication. Many of us have come to rely on the idea...reactions14comments
Facing Other Illnesses with Parkinson's...Do you find it difficult to differentiate between just a "bad day" and "being ill" now that you have Parkinson’s disease (PD)? Posy...reactions7comments
Thinking About My Future with Parkinson's...For many people, Christmas and Hanukah bring presents to those we love and value. Likewise, New Year’s Eve brings resolutions for what...reactions4comments
Remembering My Dad Who Had Parkinson's Disease...My father, who had Parkinson’s disease (PD), passed away at age 88 in October of 2022. I did the eulogy at his...reactions11comments
An Eye-deal Specialist to Treat Parkinson's Vision Issues...At 3 years of age, I needed to wear eyeglasses. Then in 2020, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and I...reactions17comments
Weight Management and Parkinson's - Take Our Quick Polls...For people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactions2comments
The Tough Decision to Put Dad In A Nursing Home...My head and heart have been filled with negative thoughts related to my father’s recent move to a skilled nursing home. I’m trying...reactionscomments
