Melanoma Surgery and Parkinson’s...This article is the third and last of my melanoma series. In case you missed it, you can read about my diagnosis...reactionscomments
Maintaining Independence Through Occupational Therapy...I have always been a bit of a klutz and have had difficulty knowing how to use my body effectively. But, physical...reactions15comments
On Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease in My Dad...If you’ve gone down the rabbit hole of potential Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms, chances are that you’ve encountered dementia. The infamous dementia...reactions6comments
Letters to Myself: Basic Training...April 15, 1990 Dear 18-year-old Dan, I’d like to tell you that things get better than this nasty punishment you’re in right...reactionscomments
Tactics to Improve Sleep...How’s your sleep? Are you getting enough? According to studies, the average adult needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep. More than...reactionscomments
Let me tell you the REAL story...43 year old male with wife and 6 yr old son. Diagnosed young onset Parkinson's 2018. I can't work considered disabled, can't...reactions2comments
On Feeling Foggy and Feeble...When times are good, Posy feels on top of the world, but then there will be a "down" day, wherein Posy feels...reactions26comments
L-Theanine Benefits for Parkinson’s Disease...A few months before my family member was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), she had difficulty sleeping through the night. First, we...reactionscomments
Coping with the Uncertainty of a Melanoma Diagnosis...I wrote recently about finding a little spot on my arm, going to my dermatologist, and being diagnosed with Melanoma. People with...reactionscomments
A Final Goodbye...My Dear ParkinsonsDisease.net Community, It is with a grave heart that I inform you this is my last article for ParkinsonsDisease.net. While...reactions6comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
The Value of Support Groups...When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I knew I needed help! There was so much to learn and process. From a previous...reactions6comments
Dive into Detox for Parkinson's Disease Protection...In recent years, the term "detox" has gotten popularized by fad diets, social media, and diet culture. But the true sense of...reactionscomments
Parkinson's Celebrity Advocacy and Responsibility...I previously wrote an article about more presence for Parkinson's in popular media. My feeling was that presenting our condition organically, not...reactionscomments
Driving and Deep Brain Stimulation...The tires of the van hit the highway’s rumbling strips, ripping at a low pitch. My dad was out of bounds again...reactions6comments
That Little Spot On My Arm...I noticed the spot on the back of my arm just above the elbow 2 or 3 months ago. A little smaller than...reactions3comments
Are Kegel Exercises Good for Men Too?...Initially, I thought that Kegel exercises were only for women. As a healthcare professional, I had first became aware of the benefits of utilizing...reactionscomments
The Duffel Bag of Eternity...The older I get, the more wisdom I see in always having an extra pair of underwear available. In fact, having an...reactions10comments
Stressed or Desserts?...You have surely heard that life has its ups and downs, good times and bad. Like most things in life, stress can...reactionscomments
Balancing Act...So much of life is about balance. Balance affects almost every aspect of our lives including relationships. Keeping a healthy relationship in balance is...reactions3comments
