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
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
