Why Is Parkinson’s Commonly Misdiagnosed?...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is difficult to diagnose because symptoms vary so widely between patients. Although my dad's diagnosis was relatively straightforward, at...reactions1comment
Playing the Hand I Was Dealt...When I was a teenager I used to play poker. Each player was dealt 5 cards. We had to throw out the...reactionscomments
The Unsightly Side of Parkinson’s: Sweating...One of the most undesirable and socially stigmatizing symptoms that I experience from being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis is...reactions3comments
Ask the Advocate: How Do You Stay Motivated with Parkinson's?...It can be difficult to stay motivated when living with a chronic illness like Parkinson's disease (PD). The symptoms of the condition...reactions2comments
Diagnosis - Medical History & Physical Exam...The process of getting a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) usually begins with a medical history and physical exam. A medical history...
Is There a Link Between Agent Orange & Parkinson’s?...Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and develop Parkinson’s disease (PD) may be eligible to receive VA health care and disability...reactions2comments
What Did You Say? I Can't Hear You!..."Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people." - Helen Keller I agree with Helen Keller's statement...reactions8comments
Parkinsonism and Parkinson’s Plus Syndromes...Parkinsonism is a group of conditions that are characterized by certain symptoms. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common form of Parkinsonism...
A Slow Vacation with Parkinson’s Disease...It’s a sunny summer day in northern Michigan when I walk out onto the back porch. Water bugs wiggle around the coast...reactions1comment
Hallucinations and Delusions in Parkinson's...Hallucinations and delusions are familiar terms but most people aren't sure what they really mean. A hallucination is a false perception: seeing...reactions1comment
Hiking the Parkinson's Trail...Sometimes, our lives transpire in such a way that it seems that the universe is trying to prepare us for future challenges...reactions2comments
Case Report Summary: Can COVID-19 Cause Parkinson’s Symptoms?...COVID-19 is a big topic of discussion in our household. My dad has been vaccinated because he recognizes that Parkinson's disease (PD)...reactionscomments
Resilience and Parkinson’s Disease...The term resilience can have many meanings. It is associated with personality traits or a description of character, and prior to 2020...reactions1comment
Is There a Study Guide for this Exam?...Those of us with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have concerns about the various symptoms looming in our future. I have heard people discuss...reactions9comments
Will My Father Have Access to Long Term Healthcare?...I recently watched an episode of Jon Oliver’s show. My roommate had picked it to watch while we ate dinner. I had...reactionscomments
“She looks good, she really does...”...“She looks good, she really does”, I overheard them saying, then... "It’s awful though she had difficulty remembering my name.” If only...reactions5comments
Letters to Myself: Gaining Perspective...You can read part one of this letter here: Letters to Myself: Basic Training Dear 18-year-old Dan, In September of 2016, you’ll...reactionscomments
Deciding to Get the COVID Vaccine with Parkinson's...When my dad signed himself up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a flood of relief washed over me. Both of my parents...reactionscomments
Reflecting on Vivid Dreams: A Precursor to Parkinson's?...Nighttime is not good for Posy. Actually, it never has been. Why was a very confident, happy child so fearful of the...reactions4comments
A High Fiber Sample Meal Plan for Parkinson’s...Are your infrequent "number 2s" giving you the blues? It’s possible that you aren’t getting enough fiber in your diet. In case...reactionscomments
