Loss of Sense of Smell (Hyposmia)...One of the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) is the loss of sense of smell (hyposmia). Most people with PD experience...
Bradykinesia (Slowed Movements)...One key movement (motor) symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is bradykinesia, or slowed movements. The slowing of movements in PD can make...
The Other Side Of Parkinson’s...The name of the other individual in this piece and the location of our meeting has been changed to protect his identity...reactions5comments
My Battle with Parkinson's Disease Fatigue...I have Parkinson's disease (PD) and suffer from fatigue. My battle with PD-related fatigue is described as the type of total exhaustion...reactions7comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactions1comment
New Thanksgiving Traditions...When we were newlyweds, we would drive from Long Island to my childhood home in New Jersey. My older sister and family...reactions1comment
Reflecting on Aging with Parkinson's...Posy has had an incredibly joyful month full of playing in concerts, composing and directing songs for entertainments, and attending super parties...reactions3comments
Dreams, Nightmares, and Parkinson’s...What can be done about bad dreams and nightmares? I have had recurring nightmares from 2 events that happened in my mid-20s. My...reactions4comments
Faking It...Posy wonders if she is a fraud. There is definitely something wrong with Posy. Well, there has been for a long while...reactions7comments
How I Manage Drooling, Saliva, and GERD in Parkinson’s...Some people with Parkinson's disease develop excessive drooling, the medical term is sialorrhea. I am a speech pathologist who has Parkinson's disease...reactions7comments
Maintaining Interest in Hobbies Post Diagnosis...As an introvert, I find comfort in silence. I recharge my batteries from the depths of my home, where I’m commonly reading...reactions7comments
Grandma, Can You Play?...As my symptoms progressed and became more apparent, I wanted to explain my Parkinson’s disease to my 6 grandchildren. They range in...reactions7comments
I Can’t Hear You! Speak Up...My husband is extremely hard of hearing. His hearing aids help but he still has difficulty with background noise and following multiple...reactions7comments
Do You Have a Mentor?...Are you a motivator? Sometimes, when Posy feels particularly low, she finds it difficult to be a cheerleader for others. Yet, many...reactions2comments
I Don’t Identify as Disabled...In 2021, I sat down with a psychiatrist who asked me a series of questions before giving me a diagnosis. She told...reactions4comments
The Right to Grrr...Somewhere in the midst of colonoscopy prep, I realized I had enough. Like many people with Parkinson’s, when I don’t eat, I...reactions4comments
Who Is Behind the Facial Mask, Kemosabe?...Behind that facial mask, Kemosabe may be the Lone Ranger of Parkinson’s disease (PD). I am a speech pathologist who has Parkinson's. I...reactions8comments
International Travel with PD...One of my passions is traveling, especially foreign travel. Every year for the past 16 years, I have taken a trip overseas...reactions6comments
Recently Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease...It's been approximately a year now that I started noticing tremors in my right hand and arm. Within the last 2 months...reactions3comments
Wellbeing: What a Difference a Dog Makes!..."All you need is Love"... well, plus food, shelter, and mountains of pills! Posy feels we should all own a dog. Not...reactions6comments
