Struggle self administering insulin for diabetes...Hello My diabetic father was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s. He is struggling with administering insulin due to shakey hands. What is an...reactions6replies
newly diagnosed...hallo everybody my name is vasilis and i come from athens greece i was diagnosed with PD in December 2022 i am...reactions3replies
Parkinsons & hormone treatment for Prostate cancer...My husband is the PWP. He has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is being treated with hormone injections prior to...reactions1replySymptoms
DBS: actual experiences ...I am official caregiver along with VA Homebased team of my beloved husband of 53 years. My husband was diagnosed 5 years...reactions1replyAssistive DevicesCognitive IssuesCost
How to Master Mealtime While Managing Parkinson’s Symptoms...Getting ready for mealtime when managing Parkinson’s disease is no small feat. Symptoms can often interfere with kitchen skills such as chopping...reactions4comments
Coping with Parkinson's Disease Through Laughter...I’ve found laughing a lot every day to be one of my major Parkinson’s coping skills. Laughing or even smiling seems to break...reactions3comments
Parkinson's Sleep Time Adventures...Lately, my sleep routine has been transforming into something different. As a result, I’ve been making some adjustments to counter obstacles over...reactions6comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune System...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Jacqueline Harmon and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. She shares her...reactionscomments
Fatigue...I was diagnosed around 6 years ago. Fortunately until now I have been fairly symptom free except for tremors in my left...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessCoping
Gyro Gloves ...Just wanted to know if anyone has tried the gyro glove and how helpful it has been in controlling hand tremors. Is...reactionsrepliesAssistive Devices
Tell me I don't have Parkinson's...I’ve freaked myself out a bit by googling why I am loosing weight, without trying, and shaking. Some of my symptoms point...reactions1replyAcceptanceSymptoms
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of Shingles...We asked our community of Health Leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with...reactionscomments
The Whale and PD: Overcoming Feelings of Embarrassment...Before the Academy Awards, I try to watch the movies nominated for best picture. This year that was a tall order as...reactions5comments
Why Is Sleep Hard?...I awoke this morning at 7 AM. I know that a one sentence paragraph is generally frowned upon. When it is used...reactions6comments
FeaturedActive todayFill in the blank: "I overcome apathy by ___."...We posted this fill in the blank prompt on our Facebook page, so we wanted to see what answers we got here...reactions40repliesApathy
Ruled By the Clock...One of the main complaints my fellow people with Parkinson's disease (PD) seem to have is being regulated by the clock. I...reactions9comments
How Money Plays a Role in Wellness with Parkinson’s Disease...Frugality is a badge of honor that my parents have worn for most of their lives. Instead of funneling thousands of dollars...reactions3comments
Vivid Dreams...I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in June 2022, I was 59 at the time. The most obvious symptom was a tremor in...reactions6replies
My uncle is not doing good he has Parkinson's...My uncle has had Parkinson's for a number of years he is close to the final stage he's in the hospital not...reactions4replies
The Gift of Calm Giveaway...The Gift of Calm Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! As this community knows, some of the most difficult...reactions7comments
