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...reactions34comments
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
Foods That Help Protect Parkinson's Throughout the Holiday Season...Managing Parkinson's disease (PD) throughout the holidays is no small feat. Between the alcohol, sweet treats, and increased sedentary time, these sudden...reactionscomments
Medication Management for Parkinson's...Managing multiple medications can be challenging for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), and it is important to take PD medications on...
The Inevitable Cull of Connections...There was a pivotal, yet somewhat inevitable crossroads juncture that I encountered in my Parkinson’s "journey." The culling of my social connections...reactions4comments
What is a Living Will?...The word "will" can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
Memory Loss and Parkinson’s...My mom is in the kitchen when I catch her with tears in her eyes. I don’t know what happened, but I’m...reactions6comments
The Joy of Journaling...After being diagnosed with a serious autoimmune condition at the age of 12, my neurologist suggested I keep a journal to express...reactionscomments
Microaggressions and Parkinson's Disease...I am aware of social microaggressions in society against minorities, women, politics, and more, through my readings on social mores in America...reactions4comments
Looking at Research on Life Expectancy with Parkinson’s...When my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013, I responded with denial. I assumed that, if he really had it, his...reactions1comment
Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?...Posy has pondered whether she should blame her sweet tooth and carb-rich diet for her Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis. Maybe that is...reactionscomments
Santa, All I Want For Christmas Is ......Dear Santa, Thank you for all the past holiday gifts you delivered to me such as the great toys, beautiful socks, ties...reactions6comments
Positive or Negative Change Is Hard ...The self-help industry would have you believe change is easy. Just follow a few steps and you will embrace change. Reality says change is...reactions2comments
Lesser of Two Evils...Greetings, My name is Tim, and I have been wrestling with Parkinson’s for the past nine years after having been diagnosed at...reactions5comments
How to Manage Constipation Throughout the Holiday Season...The holiday season rarely runs smoothly. In fact, it can be quite hard. The combination of constipation-inducing medications, large holiday meals, and...reactions4comments
Making it to Alaska...It’s the day before my 30th birthday when I wake to a cold Alaskan morning. It has been a dream of mine...reactions3comments
My Mom, My Hero...I have written a lot about my dad who is almost 87 years old and has Parkinson’s disease (PD) and dementia. It’s been...reactionscomments
