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
Facing Multiple Illnesses at the Same Time...Before I was born, my dad almost lost his life to ulcerative colitis. He was on his honeymoon when he had to...reactions4comments
Swallowing Problems and Parkinson’s..."Swallowing is a big deal for Parkinson’s people," Dad explains one early morning. I know that he is hinting at one of...reactions7comments
The Timing of Parkinson’s Medications...When my dad was initially diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013, he began taking levodopa in order to help to curb his...reactionscomments
My Feelings on Being Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease...When I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), my mind was in a whirlwind! My thoughts raced. How could this happen to me? Hadn't...reactions9comments
Treating the Cause Rather than the Symptoms...I recently felt the urge to air out my dirty laundry by writing an email to an uncle. I wanted to know...reactionscomments
Everything You Need to Know About Lee Silverman Voice Treatment...I recently stumbled upon a suggestion on our ParkinsonsDisease.net Facebook page that got me thinking. There’s a program that’s designed to help...reactions13comments
My Eyes! My Eyes! Parkinson’s Vision Problems...I began to notice I was having some issues reading. It was okay for about 10 minutes or so and then I would...reactionscomments
Using Technology to Fight Parkinson’s...As I watch my dad’s Parkinson’s progress, I’m always looking for ways to combat his symptoms. He already addresses diet, and exercise...reactionscomments
Sparky Speaks about Immunizations and Pets...Right after ParkinsonsDisease.net published my COVID vaccine article, I came home from work to find the canine love of my life, Sparky...reactions5comments
Hernia Mania...Have you noticed how weird life is these days? Through some perverse twist of historical fate, we exist in a moment of...reactions6comments
Swimming and Parkinson’s...Every year, my family travels up north to enjoy a week-long vacation on a Michigan lake. Historically, we’ve travelled to the lapping...reactionscomments
Calling All Couch Potatoes...Hello to my fellow persons with Parkinson’s (PWP). I imagine you have heard that exercise is good for you. Knowing that does...reactionscomments
Parkinson’s Home Hacks...I’ve noticed that my dad takes advantage of certain household features when Parkinson’s makes his day uncertain. For example, he frequently leans...reactionscomments
