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
For Caregivers – Benefits of Travel Pre-Planning...Vacations are a welcomed break and time to recharge one’s batteries. With a little pre-planning, stress can be reduced and enjoying the...reactions7comments
Trying CBD for Parkinson’s Disease...Last Christmas, I ordered my dad a CBD tincture that was supposed to help him to cope with anxiety and sleep. As...reactionscomments
Constructive Creativity - Get Your Art On!...I am a firm believer in creativity as a path to producing more than just art. Over the last few years I...reactions2comments
Not Driving - Loss of Independence or a Blessing?...I have always been an independent person and enjoy exploring new places. The ability to drive gave me the opportunity to travel...reactions10comments
Pre-Parkinson's Events Leading to My Diagnosis...About 5 years prior to being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), I noticed puzzling changes in my physical and mental functioning that...reactions10comments
The Advantages of Parkinson's Disease...When looking at the categories suggested for submission I noticed that there is not a category for the advantages of Parkinson’s disease...reactions5comments
The Complications of International Travel...Posy, who lives in the UK, needed to to see her daughter, who lives in the USA. She needed to. Her daughter...reactions3comments
