Walking In Someone Else's Shoes...It’s difficult enough to walk in my own shoes sometimes- literally and figuratively. I can get a rock in my shoe which...reactions5comments
Suzanne Troy...Suzanne has been involved with two people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). First, she was a caregiver for an elderly neighbor with PD...
Creating a Successful Fundraising Campaign...At the beginning of 2021, my spouse decided to start a fundraising campaign for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research...reactionscomments
Happy New Life? Finding a Cure Together!...Posy is making her usual New Year's resolutions: To find a dance class and to attend the dance class! And, to eat...reactionscomments
Same Upbringing, Different Outcomes...Last time, in "Lack of Regular Exercise," we heard how Posy's formative years encouraged her to be active. So, why and when...reactions9comments
Lack of Regular Exercise...Last time in "Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?," we heard how exercise, although an essential component in the lives of her parents...reactions3comments
Dry Mouth, Another PD Symptom...The list keeps growing of varied symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD). So often thought of as a neurodegenerative motor disorder characterized...reactions7comments
Tips for Washing, Grooming, and Going to the Bathroom with Parkinson’s...Parkinson’s disease can interfere with every aspect of life, including things as simple as using the restroom and going about daily grooming...reactions2comments
Exercise 101: Introducing the FITT Principle...I hope you know about the many benefits of regular exercise, especially for those living with chronic conditions like Parkinson's disease (PD)...reactionscomments
Parkinson's Plus Severe Osteoarthritis...Since October last year, things have been very difficult with trying to walk with severe bone on bone arthritis in my left...reactions4comments
A Socialite with Parkinson's...The term "socialite" was my mother's, who was elated when I was named one of our city's debutantes years ago. At the...reactions3comments
Why I Have a Speech Pathologist on My Medical Team...Many people with Parkinson's (PWP) develop a speech and voice disorder. As a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), I have treated many Parkinson’s...reactions9comments
A Sad Way to Gain Perspective...Ever since the first onset of Parkinson’s symptoms, I’ve complained, crabbed, and mourned what I’ve lost from my earlier life. I’ll never...reactions7comments
Pat LaPointe...Pat always believed that she would continue to enjoy her favorite activities: playing a bit of basketball with her grandsons, long walks...
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a Vaccine...Even after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactions1comment
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection Risk...Our world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine Development...Many of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be...reactionscomments
Communication While Wearing a Mask...In a conversation with Lauren Simmons of PD Buzz in Orange County, California, we discovered that we were both audiologists in our...reactions1comment
5 Sweet Treats for Parkinson’s Disease Protection...The holiday season doesn’t seem to end until after Valentine’s Day! It can often feel like a feeding frenzy, especially for sugary...reactionscomments
