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
Exercise for Physical and Mental Health...May is Mental Health Month so what better time is there to assess your mind-body-spirit health routines? Are you getting any exercise?...reactions4comments
Faith, Spirituality, and Chronic Illness...When it comes to living with a chronic illness, people rely on different things to help guide them through their daily struggles...reactions2comments
Monitoring Our Self-Care: Part One...We are no good to someone else if we don’t take care of ourselves first. It sounds selfish, and maybe it is...reactionscomments
Exercise 201: Fitness FUNdamentals...In a previous post, Exercise 101, the FITT principle was introduced. It addressed how often to exercise (Frequency), how hard to exercise...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Falling & What To Do About It (Part Two)...To read "Falling: Part One" or the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here....reactions2comments
Monitoring Our Self-Care: Part Two...Technology, medical discoveries, and overall innovations have made our lives better, healthier, and more productive, but has it reduced our frustration level?...reactions2comments
Humpty Dumpty Time Again...A few days ago, I found myself on the floor again with a myriad of thoughts whirling around in my brain. The...reactions8comments
Social Security Disability: A Beginners Guide...There are some questions about Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) that I would like to clear up. The first question is: When...reactions1comment
