Parkinsonism is a "Bear" to Bear...I was very active in my life until 2018, when I began having problems with my right side (leg, ankle, foot, and...reactions6comments
ParkinisonISM?...Yes, you read that right! I have been diagnosed with PARKINSIONISM. The first time the doctors said that "strange word" I thought...reactions4comments
Positive mindset with good vibes ...I am 73 and diagnosed with PD 5 years ago. I enjoy gardening, music, Indian dancing, hydrotherapy and walking football/soccer. What I...reactions10repliesAcceptanceCaregivers & Care PartnersCoping
First Parkinson's and now Lewy Body Dementia ...My mother was diagnosed 3.5 years ago with Parkinson's, which has been managed pretty well. Balance is really the main issue. However...reactions4repliesDiagnosisCognitive IssuesSymptoms
The Blame Game...Recently, my wife assigned me to the task of picking up garage door openers and then having the guy at the store...reactionscomments
Living day by day...First got Parkinson’s years ago and every day’s a challenge but I get through. Don’t know but how do you get a...reactions7comments
After some advice ...Hello, I have been dealing with many symptoms to do with Parkinson's but recently the neurologist has told me I have functional...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
Deep Brain Stimulation ~ Operation Complete!...My young brother just successfully had DBS op! He is almost fifty, battled for almost a decade! Watched him deteriorate! Wife left...reactions13repliesYoung Onset (YOPD)PositivityDeep Brain Stimulation
How Elon Musk’s Latest Business Venture Could Impact Parkinson’s Disease...Elon Musk’s latest business venture is turning heads in the medical industry. While Musk is most well-known for his work with Tesla...reactions4comments
Denial?...I’ve always considered myself to be someone with a strong desire to learn. This is manifested in many different ways. When making...reactions9comments
How to get the best out of DBS ...DBS is gaining popularity. It is effective. There are a few PWPs who have got the surgery. What regime of exercise should...reactions8repliesAwareness
What A Difference A Bed Makes...Waking up in the middle of the night and wandering through the house. Sliding off the bed in the morning because his...reactions4comments
Stop Making That Noise!...Have you ever found yourself highly annoyed by the sound of someone tapping on the table, the constant clicking of a ballpoint...reactions2comments
Accommodations for those of us with disabilities ...I am becoming increasingly frustrated by finding so many places that claim to be handicap accessible and then I find that they...reactions7repliesAwarenessCoping
Should we move?...My husband is recently diagnosed. He’s 72 and has a small business in another state, which he travels to every 3 to...reactions7replies
The Voices of Our Community: Dan Glass...Join Angela and me as we sit down for an interview with Dan Glass to hear his perspective on living with Parkinson's...reactions4comments
It Was the Sidewalk's Fault!...The sidewalk did it! I like to tell people that I was attacked by the sidewalk. It wasn’t my fault. Really, it...reactions5comments
Restless Leg Syndrome ...I have had Parkinson's for about 6 years and during the past year l have developed RLS. It definitely interfere with any...reactions3replies
Itchy Skin, Melanoma, and Parkinson’s Disease...For the past few weeks, I started to have severe itching all over my body. However, I did not take or use...reactions4comments
PWP: People With Parkinson's Living Alone...Not everyone, including myself has a caregiver (i.e. spouse , family member) living with them. Therefore, because of our single and alone...reactions11repliesParkinsonismYoung Onset (YOPD)Non-Motor Symptoms
