The Voices of Our Community: Shamsa Hussain...Welcome to the ParkinsonsDisease.net interview series, "The Voices of Our Community," where we highlight the unique voices and experiences of people living with Parkinson's. Join me and Angela as we...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Apathy...I am so tired of not caring about anything. It is very negative and I never thought of myself as negative. I was( am) a positive person. What do you...Reactions0reactionsComments35 repliesApathy
balance...I have no tremors but fall frequently and balance is not good...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesMotor Symptoms
5 Ways to Celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness Month...Every April, thousands of people with Parkinson’s come together to bring a little bit of attention to their plight. Parkinson’s Awareness Month provides an opportunity for those who are impacted...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Whose Fault Is This?...It had never occurred to anyone (least of all the doctors) that Posy would be struck down with an "old person’s" mobility disease such as Parkinson’s. Remember that phrase in...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Personal Books About Parkinson’s Disease...It can be easy to get lost in research textbooks, mulling over the knowledge that we’ve accumulated about Parkinson’s disease. Reading facts and figures allows us to calibrate our understanding...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Luckiest Man (and Woman) in the World...My husband and I were at the doctor’s office this past Valentine's Day. A nurse asked what I had been given for the special day. She was a bit surprised...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Voices of Our Community: Phil Horton...Welcome to the ParkinsonsDisease.net interview series, "The Voices of Our Community," where we highlight the unique voices and experiences of people living with Parkinson's. Join me and Angela as we...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Lewy Body Dementia...My husband was originally told he had Parkinsonisms. We then went to the University of Michigan and he was given the diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia. They have even enrolled...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Drug issues ?...F Hello,can you help with a problem I have concerning standing/walking? I have had pd for 22 years and have tried many drug regimes during that time & as the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide Effects
Creating a Smart Network to Help Dad to Manage Parkinson’s...Over the past few years, I’ve been gifting my dad different smart devices that he can use to help simplify or eliminate processes that are becoming more difficult for him...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Life on the Parkinson’s Treadmill...Someone recently asked me, "What do you find to be the greatest challenge of living with Parkinson’s?" Kind of a show stopper question. I can think of multiple challenges to...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Express Yourself! The Parkinson's Brain on Improv...The first rule of Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment, at least where I live, is to take medicine. Next, exercise may or may not be mentioned in the doctor’s office but...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Notifying Employer of PD...When do you suggest notifying my employer of my parkinson's diagnosis? I know my shaking is noticable, my voice quieter and I tend to be a little slower but can...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAcceptanceAwarenessCoping
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know the facts. This article aims to dispel these...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Support For All...Everyone reading this is on my mind. I pray for you and your family. Daily. Stay strong, and positive, do only what ya can, it's enough. Y'all are blessings to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Coping with Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Coping with Mental Health: Psychotherapy...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be...
