Shaving troubles...Hello. I am an OT trying to assist a 70yo male with PD to be independent with shaving facial hair, despite moderate...reactions14repliesAssistive DevicesCaregivers & Care Partners
Stalevo...I was having strong dyskinesia almost non stop. My Dr. switched me to Stalevo which is suppose to contain the same meds...reactions2repliesAcceptanceTreatmentSymptoms
The Must-Knows About the Mediterranean Diet for Parkinson’s...It’s not another fad diet but a time-tested lifestyle! The Mediterranean diet for Parkinson’s is consistently suggested by dietitians as a preventative...reactions6comments
Tremor help...Good afternoon I am a support person ( the only one) for my 65 year old cousin who resides in a nursing...reactions3repliesAssistive Devices
My Issue with Defining Myself as a Caregiver...In the Parkinson’s community, you commonly hear 2 terms in forums and columns: a PWP (person with Parkinson’s), and a caregiver (those...reactions4comments
Shortness of breath, muscle weakness...Hello! I am 66yrs old and was diagnosed with akinetic-rigid Parkinson's in 2015. Over the past year, I have noted worsening sensation...reactions1reply
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy ...After several years after being diagnosed with PD, my diagnosis was changed to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) which is very similar to...reactions1replyParkinsonism
Living with Parkinson's...I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in March. Hate this. I've finally accepted it, but I still hate it. Balance is a big...reactions10repliesSide EffectsAssistive DevicesCoping
Permanent Parkinsonism or something else?...Not sure where to post this. A couple of years ago I noticed a weakness in my right hand and a gradually...reactions2repliesParkinsonismNewly Diagnosed
Was My Depression a Warning Sign of Parkinson's?...Looking back, Posy's bout of depression, anxiety, and akathisia (a kind of restless legs) may have been her first warnings of Parkinson’s...reactions2comments
Thumb Tremor at rest?...Hello, I’m a 20 y.o. male, and I’ve had a strange symptom that came up a few times in the last week...reactions3repliesSymptomsMotor Symptoms
Later Stages of Parkinson’s...It’s impossible not to think about the later stages of Parkinson’s when someone you love has the disease. I’ve always preferred to...reactions3comments
Everything You Need to Know About Lee Silverman Voice Treatment...I recently stumbled upon a suggestion on our ParkinsonsDisease.net Facebook page that got me thinking. There’s a program that’s designed to help...reactions13comments
Come out spinning: A tale for the newly diagnosed...My story started like most PD stories. Referred reluctantly by my GP to a neurologist. Diagnosed in 20 minutes. My wife and...reactions2comments
The Magic of Journaling with Mindful Art...Recently I wrote an article, "The Joy of Journaling," which explored the many types of written journals. There are also many kinds of...reactions15comments
Lindsay's Story...Hi guys. I've been diagnosed with Parkinson’s January this year. I just need to connect with people on my level even though...reactions3comments
foot tremors...Foot tremors seem to be my most discomfort. Is this somethi tha tcan be handled with exercise??...reactions3repliesMotor SymptomsSleepTreatment
How are you starting off the New Year? Any recommendations?...Daily management of parkinsons....reactions1replyTips & Advice
Parkinson's Exercise Books...One of my dad’s greatest complaints about Parkinson’s disease is that it drastically limits his mobility. If he doesn’t complete his daily...reactions3comments
Success...I diagnosed myself with PD, told my PC doctor, was referred to a neurologist who confirmed it. I already was in an...reactions6comments
