Speech and Swallowing Difficulties...Parkinson's disease (PD) is a long-term, progressive disease that affects the nervous system. Some of the most common symptoms of Parkinson's disease...
Posy: Medical Detective...Posy has become a medical detective! She can’t help drawing conclusions from published medical research combined with her own experience of Parkinson’s...reactions9comments
ParkinisonISM?...Yes, you read that right! I have been diagnosed with PARKINSIONISM. The first time the doctors said that "strange word" I thought...reactions4comments
Living day by day...First got Parkinson’s years ago and every day’s a challenge but I get through. Don’t know but how do you get a...reactions7comments
Neuralink and Synchron Race to Change Movement Disorder Outcomes...Elon Musk’s latest business venture, Neuralink, has the potential to change the way medical professionals manage movement disorders. But Neuralink’s competitor, Synchron...reactions1comment
Just One of Those Questions...Most of us have probably been there. A random question, maybe or maybe not about Parkinson’s, that just seems from left field. Often those...reactions2comments
Shifting Your Parkinson’s Paradigm...Keeping your mind and body active is one of the most effective ways of fighting Parkinson’s. Exercise has been proven to slow...reactions3comments
Parkinsonism is a "Bear" to Bear...I was very active in my life until 2018, when I began having problems with my right side (leg, ankle, foot, and...reactions6comments
The Blame Game...Recently, my wife assigned me to the task of picking up garage door openers and then having the guy at the store...reactions1comment
Contact Us...Have a question? We’re here to help. Please email us at contact@parkinsonsdisease.net. Please note that our team hours are Monday-Friday 8:30AM -...
How Elon Musk’s Latest Business Venture Could Impact Parkinson’s Disease...Elon Musk’s latest business venture is turning heads in the medical industry. While Musk is most well-known for his work with Tesla...reactions4comments
Denial?...I’ve always considered myself to be someone with a strong desire to learn. This is manifested in many different ways. When making...reactions9comments
What Are Common Symptoms of Parkinson's?...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a movement disorder. It is a chronic (long-term) condition that gets worse over time. In people with PD...
What A Difference A Bed Makes...Waking up in the middle of the night and wandering through the house. Sliding off the bed in the morning because his...reactions4comments
Stop Making That Noise!...Have you ever found yourself highly annoyed by the sound of someone tapping on the table, the constant clicking of a ballpoint...reactions2comments
I fear for my future...I’m going to turn 70 later this year and my retirement is not going as I planned. After a life of independence...reactions8comments
The Next Step...I was diagnosed 2 years ago this September. My life is nothing short of a roller coaster. I am a retired nurse;...reactions4comments
The Voices of Our Community: Dan Glass...Join Angela and me as we sit down for an interview with Dan Glass to hear his perspective on living with Parkinson's...reactions4comments
What to Expect When You're Newly Diagnosed With Parkinson's...The most frequent and empowering post in Parkinson's Bizarroworld is the question that asks, "Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson's: Now What?". After all...reactions20comments
What Sleep Issues Do You Experience? Results From Our Survey...Sleep plays an important role in overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, it is common for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to experience...reactions4comments
