Staying healthy and positive with Parkinson's ...I started my YouTube channel in an effort to inspire others to also stay healthy and positive with PD. I have exercise...reactions4repliesExercisePositivity
The Repercussions of Stepping out of Your Comfort Zone...Posy previously described how she performed at a soirée under difficult conditions. Here, she will describe her conclusions about taking risks. She...reactions16comments
My Parkinson’s Life with Neurological Physical Therapy...At one time or another, most of us have been prescribed physical therapy to aid in the treatment and recovery from a...reactions17comments
Swallowing ...The muscles in the back of my throat have stopped working. I was just told today that I need to be on...reactions19replies
Parkinsons and General Anaesthetic...My husband has been told he will need a General Anesthetic (GA) to have a double cataract operation because of his shaking...reactions2repliesSurgery
Declutter Your Space and Declutter Your Mind...I have always found it more soothing to live in a clear neat environment. However I soon discovered how quickly your living...reactions12comments
Panic Attacks...Hello. My father (72) was diagnosed with Parkinson's a little over a year ago. It began as tremors but has progressed into...reactions4repliesCognitive IssuesDepressionMental Health
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone...Posy wonders if the only way to live meaningfully is to keep challenging herself. She has been "working" very hard for a...reactions8comments
Fatigue and depression following COVID-19 in a Parkinson’s patient...Hey people, I wonder if any of you can share some advice, ideas or insights here: My father, who’s 76 years old...reactions2repliesApathyDepressionSleep
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Pooping with Parkinson’s ...I never thought I would be starting a discussion on the role of pooping in a PD discussion. My PD dr has...reactions3repliesAcceptanceAwareness
My PhD From The School of Getting Old...As I come ever closer to my 80th birthday, I feel I’ve gotten a PhD from the School of Getting Old. Through...reactions16comments
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Expending Too Much Energy With Parkinson's Disease is Dangerous...One day last week, I did too much physical activity in one day. I went to the gym with my occupational therapist...reactions17comments
dietician...I live in an assisted living facility where the meals are prepared for us. I have gained about 100 lbs. over the...reactions12replies
How did you first get diagnosed with PD...My PCP suspects I have PD due to my muscle stiffness that doesn't go away and have been having issues crop up...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceCoping
speech problem...I find it difficult to hold a conversation. My speech is labored -- it takes a lot of effort to pronounce the...reactions26repliesAcceptanceDepressionCoping
The Price is Right! Or Is It? Parkinson's Meds and Me...I take medications to control certain symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. I consider myself fortunate that there are generic forms of the drugs...reactions5comments
