It Began in Europe...Two years ago, we were traveling to London, Florence, Venice, and Rome. I was having some back pain when walking even a...reactions4comments
Community Views: Best Parkinson’s Advice Received...Living with Parkinson’s is a journey. It’s a process of learning and relearning how to adjust and live with this challenging diagnosis...reactionscomments
Crafting a Playlist to Fit Your Mood...Almost everywhere you go, music is playing in the background. From cars, stores, offices, and even a teen rolling by on a skateboard...reactions4comments
"Who Am I?" Trying to Find Myself With Parkinson's...‘Who Am I?’, It is a question that has puzzled us all, but maybe even a little more for those with Parkinson's...reactions2comments
Grad School and My Father's Care...When I decided to apply for graduate school, I chose the best programs. I only wanted programs that were top 10 in...reactions1comment
No Time For Parkinson’s Disease...Hi, I am 62 and feel 42 on my good days. That’s my brain speaking. Not my body. Not now. I was...reactions14comments
Have Poles, Will Walk!...There is much to do made of a baby’s “firsts.” First word. First tooth. First step. I do not remember my first...reactions6comments
Parkinson’s and "Healing with Horses"...I have Parkinson’s. My biggest issue is balance and I use hiking sticks to get around. When my wife and care partner suggested...reactions2comments
PD Pundit: Support Groups...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing the benefits of participating in support groups. Peter shares how...reactions1comment
Mindful Meditation and Visualization for Parkinson's Anxiety...The initial diagnosis of Parkinson’s can be devastating. A feeling of helplessness, fear, and anxiety are common reactions. I was overcome by...reactions4comments
Structure, Structure, Structure...Sometimes, when I decide to act my age, I go off routine. I get wild and have my coffee at 11 AM...reactions3comments
Is Too "On" Better Than Too "Off"?...It is a decision that many of us are forced to make with our medications, at some point with our daily regimen...reactions3comments
A Special Thanks to My Parkinson's Life Coach and Advisor...Thank goodness, I have a Parkinson's life coach (PLC) and advisor. This individual is the best PLC and advisor to lead the Team...reactions15comments
Flour Power Your Way to Parkinson's Protection...Whole grains have a reputation for being good for the heart, but did you know that they can also fuel a healthy...reactionscomments
Making Simple Home Adjustments...Watching my Dad’s difficulties shift and change with the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is heartbreaking. He was once the strongest person...reactions6comments
Mom’s Shifting Role as It Relates Parkinson’s...I grew up in a 2 parent home. My dad worked as a realtor. My mom occasionally taught piano lessons and raised...reactions2comments
Wheelchairs and Bedside Commodes...In the most recent conversation we had with my father’s neurologist, he was able to look back at the progression of my...reactions1comment
How I Deal with Dyskinesia...Parkinson's disease (PD) can be a socially isolating disease due to the embarrassment patients experience when they’re symptomatic. I know there have...reactions16comments
2 months before diagnosis.......April 2013 and I manage to get through the ski holiday, not without a good degree of stress. On the last day...reactions1comment
Life Hacks for People with Parkinson's...Since I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2020, I have been interested in how to make my life easier in...reactions14comments
