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
Challenges of Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s...Caregivers and care partners face many challenges in caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The disease impacts more than...
Caregiver's Role in Caring for People with Parkinson's...As a caregiver or care partner, you may be the spouse, sibling, child, or other loved one of someone with Parkinson’s disease...
How are the Terms Care Partner and Caregiver Different?...It is common to find the use of these two terms within the Parkinson’s disease community. However, they are rarely defined. It...reactionscomments
The Right Neurologist Battle...One thing I did when I took over managing my father’s health care providers is make sure that the doctors treating him...reactions5comments
Stepping Up to the Parkinson's Buffet...I am a planner. I don’t like surprises. I hate magic shows. Okay, I admit, I’m a bit of a control freak...reactions7comments
Being the Bad Guy: We All Have to Be It Now...My brother got accepted into the University of Southern California. He didn’t expect it to happen and frankly, I couldn’t believe it...reactions1comment
Back to Basics: Managing Stress While Caregiving...Being a care partner for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease can have many rewards and many moments of stress. With the...reactions1comment
On Pretending I’m Not Depressed or Anxious...For a long time, I have avoided admitting to others that I have depression and anxiety. I am embarrassed. I feel ashamed...reactions4comments
Dopamine and Parkinson’s Disease...If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have heard of dopamine. You may have...reactionscomments
Sugar Cravings and Obsessions...When Posy was first diagnosed, she was warned about the side effects of dopamine agonist medicines. At each subsequent appointment, she would...reactions3comments
Pregnancy and (Undiagnosed) Parkinson’s Disease...I was commuting to work when I noticed that something was significantly wrong with my left arm and leg. The limbs on...reactions2comments
Becoming an Amateur Artist Helped My Parkinson's Symptoms...About 35 years ago, I was working in an assisted living facility as a speech pathologist. I entered Sam's room to evaluate speech...reactions8comments
Chewing on Guilt...I'd be lying if I told you that I don't struggle with guilt. Watching your dad cope with Parkinson's disease through a...reactions1comment
