People First Language for Us and Them...As an educator, one of the most important things that I taught to others and other people taught me was the value...reactions2comments
The Future of Parkinson's in the Palm of Your Hands...After seeing, caring, and treating strangers, patients, and loved ones with devastating brain illnesses such as Parkinson’s, I felt compelled to help...reactionscomments
Work and Parkinson's Disease...Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects people differently, and the ability to continue working will be based on the individual’s experience of PD symptoms...
Environmental Exposures and Parkinson's Disease...While the exact cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains unknown, researchers believe it is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental...
Financial Concerns Related to Long-Term Care...Parkinson’s disease (PD) requires significant care, particularly in the later stages of the disease as symptoms progress and the person with PD...
Emerging Research on Modulators of Alpha-Synuclein Aggregation...Alpha-synuclein is a protein that plays a critical role in the development of Parkinson’s disease (PD). While scientists don’t understand the normal...
Skin Cancer (Melanoma) and Parkinson's...People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have an overall decreased risk of cancer diagnoses, but they have an increased risk of developing malignant...
Tips for Paying for Treatment with Parkinson's...Dealing with a chronic illness like Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be expensive, and many people with PD find they need help paying...
PseudoBulbar Affect (PBA) and Parkinson's...PseudoBulbar Affect (PBA) is a condition that can occur in people with a variety of neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease (PD). PBA...
Why Should I Participate in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials are a type of research in which new treatments are tested on human patients. Clinical trials are an important part...
Driving and Parkinson's Disease...Parkinson’s disease (PD) has multiple effects on motor, cognitive, and visual functioning, all of which can impair a person’s ability to drive...
Helpful Home Adaptations...Many adaptations can be made to the home to make it easier for a person living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to get...
Exploring Hemp Oil...While I was home for Christmas, I struggled to sleep. I was exhausted, yet my brain refused to shut down, leaving me...reactionscomments
The Power of Your Personal Story...Over eighteen years ago, I attended my first Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN) forum in Washington, DC and I became an advocate for...reactions1comment
“But You Don’t Look Sick?”...Occasionally I am surprised when I meet someone new and explain that I have Parkinson’s disease and they will say, “But you...reactionscomments
Parkinson's Disease – Frequently Asked Questions...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder that affects the nervous system. It is a chronic condition that slowly worsens over time, and...reactionscomments
Are You a Veteran with Parkinson’s? There’s Help!...US military Veterans with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have access to specialized medical care and financial assistance through the Department of Veterans Affairs...reactionscomments
The New Normal Pt. 1...Sitting in the doctor’s office, everything was relatively quiet in the sanitized hospital-ness of the examination room. There were no pretty pictures...reactions1comment
To Journal is Divine...When I think of keeping a journal on any part of my life I’m am literally petrified with fear. My sister has...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
