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...When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I knew I needed help! There was so much to learn and process. From a previous experience with an autoimmune disease, the value of...

...I have balance issues. I also have Parkinson’s disease and severe peripheral neuropathy. According to the Mayo Clinic, peripheral neuropathy is caused by damage to the nerves that are outside of...

...I previously wrote an article about more presence for Parkinson's in popular media. My feeling was that presenting our condition organically, not commercially to sell products, and not just a...

...The tires of the van hit the highway’s rumbling strips, ripping at a low pitch. My dad was out of bounds again. We were on our way from the cottage...

...I noticed the spot on the back of my arm just above the elbow 2 or 3 months ago. A little smaller than the end of a pencil eraser and in...

...Initially, I thought that Kegel exercises were only for women. As a healthcare professional, I had first became aware of the benefits of utilizing Kegel exercises in the elderly population. However, in my...

...You have surely heard that life has its ups and downs, good times and bad. Like most things in life, stress can be good or bad. What determines that? It...

...So much of life is about balance. Balance affects almost every aspect of our lives including relationships. Keeping a healthy relationship in balance is hard and it becomes harder when Parkinson’s disease...

...One thing I did when I took over managing my father’s health care providers is make sure that the doctors treating him not only understand his needs and his disease...

...I am a planner. I don’t like surprises. I hate magic shows. Okay, I admit, I’m a bit of a control freak. So, it’s natural for me to need to...

...In recent years, the term "detox" has gotten popularized by fad diets, social media, and diet culture. But the true sense of the word holds value when it comes to...

...My brother got accepted into the University of Southern California. He didn’t expect it to happen and frankly, I couldn’t believe it did. He beat out 70,000 other applicants and...

...I’m an information addict. Any time I encounter a problem, a question, or an illness, I dive into the bookshelves to see if there are any solutions. Since my Dad...

...Caffeinated beverages such as coffee and tea can be both a blessing and a curse. While they are rich in nutrients and contain neuroprotective properties, they can also interrupt your...