What Follows "You Have Parkinson's Disease?"...In 1979 I was unaware of a newly published book that would become meaningful to me 42 years later. Reading Transitions, by...reactions6comments
Don't Refuse, Don't Resist...In Pennsylvania, there is a small town called Centralia. Not much is there, but you may have heard of it since a...reactions6comments
I Can't Complain...I learned early in life to suffer quietly and not burden others with my complaints. My dad had little patience for what...reactions14comments
Grappling with Anger...Ordinarily, I find comfort in the idea that everything happens for a reason. It seems as though certain events have to take...reactions1comment
We Are Fighting A Pandemic (And It's Not Just COVID)...Another pandemic? You must be kidding me? No! The fastest growing neurological disorder in the world is Parkinson's disease (PD). In India...reactionscomments
So, Really Who Are You?..."Tell the negative committee that meets inside your head to sit down and shut up." - Ann Bradford This quote stuck with...reactions2comments
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
