I Have Become a Parkie Pooper...Recently, my wife and I traveled to "the great state of Ohio," as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might refer to it were...reactions2comments
How I Refocus My Feelings of Positivity Through a Frank Sinatra Song...The Memorial Day weekend was rained out. Thunderstorms canceled the festivities. I was feeling a little bit down so I put on some Frank...reactions3comments
NO MATTER WHAT! The Adventure of a Lifetime...By Louis McCann All my life I have been in positions of leadership. Throughout those years I often struggled with what that...reactions2comments
How to Bake for Better Parkinson's Disease Protection...Baked goods get a bad rap and are often branded as "empty calories." So when clients ask, "How can I bake and...reactions6comments
To Sleep or Not to Sleep, That is the Conundrum...I am tired, as in weary. I am tired of watching the clock to take medications and know when I can eat...reactions18comments
Parkinson’s and Mental Health: Adding Therapy To My Regimen ...I grew up with parents who disregarded and ridiculed any mention of mental issues that couldn’t be fixed by the Bible and...reactions1comment
Improving Quality of Life with Parkinson's and Depression...Depression occurs more frequently and is less often treated than many other Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Here are some sobering numbers and...reactions2comments
Words of Advice from Sparky Dog...Recently, I found myself sitting on the couch when my puppy Sparky jumped up on my lap to discuss the state of...reactionscomments
Karen St. Clair...Karen was previously a patient leader on ParkinsonsDisease.net. Karen St. Clair is a caregiver to her husband, musician, singer & songwriter, Rob...
My Experience - Mental Health is Crucial!...Mental and physical wellbeing are equally important. I’ve learned the hard way. Medical emergencies like stroke, heart attack, and such may be more...reactions8comments
An Unwanted Superpower...When did I become invisible? Over the last several months I have had multiple doctor and clinic appointments. One glaring thing I...reactions2comments
The Voices of Our Community: Marc Mitnick...Welcome to the ParkinsonsDisease.net interview series, "The Voices of Our Community," where we highlight the unique voices and experiences of people living...reactions5comments
The Voices of Our Community: Shamsa Hussain...Welcome to the ParkinsonsDisease.net interview series, "The Voices of Our Community," where we highlight the unique voices and experiences of people living...reactions6comments
The Voices of Our Community: Frank Church...Welcome to the ParkinsonsDisease.net interview series, "The Voices of Our Community," where we highlight the unique voices and experiences of people living...reactions3comments
The Voices of Our Community: Phil Horton...Welcome to the ParkinsonsDisease.net interview series, "The Voices of Our Community," where we highlight the unique voices and experiences of people living...reactions8comments
Taking a Trip ... But Not a Vacation...After 2 years, we finally traveled from Florida to New Jersey to visit our new grandchild that we have never seen. We stayed...reactions5comments
The Benefit of Coffee and Tea for Parkinson’s...Caffeinated beverages such as coffee and tea can be both a blessing and a curse. While they are rich in nutrients and...reactions3comments
Smartphone Applications for Parkinson’s Management...I always find technology interesting because of its ability to push us into the future. During my lifetime, we’ve gone from living...reactions8comments
Important Transitions In Managing My Parkinson’s ...Changes, good or bad, seem to happen with glacial speed in Parkinson’s. Nothing seems to happen overnight. My symptoms are probably getting worse...reactions18comments
How to Live a Low-Sodium Lifestyle with Parkinson’s Disease...Feeling salty about cutting down on sodium? I get it. I often hear from clients that it can be a big challenge...reactions1comment