A Case for Getting Vaccinated Before the Holidays...Last Christmas, COVID-19 concerns were higher than ever. Experts warned the nation about the harm that could come from large holiday gatherings...reactionscomments
Is There a Secret to Living Well with Parkinson’s?...I never would have dreamt that I could thrive with Parkinson's. Recently, I was asked to participate in a book project about...reactions10comments
Balancing My Parkinson’s Time Checkbook...Balancing my Parkinson’s time checkbook ... a version of "time is money." I fight my Parkinson’s by staying as mentally and physically...reactions2comments
Diabetes and Parkinson's...A number of research studies have looked at the connection between Parkinson’s disease (PD) and type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is...
My Role in the Cull of Connections...In case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article: The Inevitable Cull of Connections. It would be erroneous and...reactions2comments
Musculoskeletal Conditions and Parkinson's...Musculoskeletal conditions, those relating to the muscles and the bones of the skeleton, are common among people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), although...
Staying Active at Home with Parkinson’s...Exercise improves function and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease. But sometimes you just don’t feel like going out for...reactions2comments
Parkinson's: Not Your Grandfather's Disease...Many people will ask me what Parkinson's disease (PD) feels like. Seeing as there are many variations of symptoms, it is hard...reactions30comments
Educating Others about Parkinson’s...Many of your family and friends may only see you and your loved one with Parkinson’s once or twice a year. These short...reactions4comments
One More Thing I Didn’t Know...When we reach a "certain age," we tend to think we know everything we need to know. It may be because we’ve had...reactions2comments
Two Sides of the Parkinson’s Experience...In the past I’ve been "blessed?", "burdened?", and "frustrated?" to be a caregiver. Now it is my turn at needing a caregiver...reactions12comments
Impulse Control Disorders...Medicines are a key part of managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, some medicines may cause unpleasant side effects like...
Parkinson’s Disease Cookbooks...I was recently reading through comments on a Parkinson’s forum when I came across an idea. Someone wanted to know whether there...reactions2comments
Gastrointestinal Diseases and Parkinson's...While Parkinson’s disease (PD) is thought of as a condition that affects the brain, research has shown that PD may actually begin...
Health Care Decisions for Your Future...An uncertain future can cause anyone anxiety. Caregivers often worry about making health care decisions. An important step you can take for your loved...reactions3comments
Ways to Manage Parkinson’s Disease and Fatigue...It happens to most of us. We seem to exert ourselves and simply run out of gas. Whether we are doing too...reactionscomments
No More Shame With Parkinson's...Since I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2017, I have been overwhelmed with feelings about my health and the future. Of all...reactions8comments
Community Views: How Does the Weather Affect Parkinson’s Disease?...It is not your imagination. The weather can absolutely have an effect on your Parkinson’s. It is something that is not talked...reactions7comments
Parkinson’s Disease—Coming to Terms with the “New Me”...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is incredibly complex — each individual experiences a unique set of symptoms and disease progression varies person by person...reactions35comments
Living Alone with Parkinson’s Disease...Any new diagnosis can bring with it questions, fears, and concerns for the future. A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), a chronic...reactions5comments
