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
What to Expect After Deep Brain Stimulation...Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a treatment option that works well for some people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This chronic disorder affects...reactions7comments
A High-Antioxidant Meal Plan for People With Parkinson's...Although the cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is unknown, there is increasing evidence that oxidative stress and neuroinflammation may play an essential...reactions1comment
Setbacks of a Type A Personality and Parkinson’s...A small group of people with Parkinson’s get together via Zoom after our virtual exercise class. We were talking about how we...reactions7comments
Telemedicine is Here to Stay...Telemedicine is a concept that the medical community has been trying to figure out for some time. At first, telemedicine, or telehealth...reactions1comment
Research Study Opportunity: Sleep & Quality of Life...This research study is now closed. The University of Mississippi invites all those living with Parkinson's disease to participate in a research...reactionscomments
Community Views: Top Tools for Caring for Someone With Parkinson’s...Learning how to care for a loved one with Parkinson’s is not something that happens overnight. Most people in the community learned...reactions2comments
Can A Simple Eye Scan Detect Parkinson's?...An optical scan of the retina may be able to detect changes marking the early stages of Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers in...reactionscomments
Art Therapy: A Technique That May Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms...Art therapy is a technique that has been applied to improve numerous varied conditions. It has been demonstrated to reduce stress, lower...reactions1comment
Interview with Dr. Ray Dorsey: Ending Parkinson's Disease...Dr. Ray Dorsey is the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Health + Technology at the...reactions11comments
Self-Care Is Not a Luxury but a Necessity...Self-care for someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is not indulgent or egotistical. Self-care is about preservation, longevity, doing most of what you...reactions3comments
The Eyes Have It: Parkinson's and Vision...For the vast majority of COVID lockup, I've been reading ferociously. Along with the piles of books I read, I seem to...reactions15comments
My Unusual Case...I am Nicolae Stan (Nicolas) from Bucharest-Romania, 72 years old. I was diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD) in 2015, almost a year...reactions5comments
Parkinson's Hijacked Our Plans...Shortly after my Parkinson’s diagnosis, I heard the initial stage of the disease called the honeymoon phase. I dismissed it as a...reactions4comments
Phil Horton...Although I was born in North Carolina, I grew up in South Bend, Indiana. I liked academics and was active in Boy...
Research Study Opportunity: Activities of Daily Living...The Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of South Alabama invites those living with Parkinson’s disease to participate in a research...reactionscomments
When the Person with Parkinson's Comforts the Caregiver...“I’m okay, Mary Beth.” My Dad says between sips of soda. We’re sitting in a local diner, waiting for our food to...reactions5comments
Getting Started: Telehealth for Veterans with Parkinson's...An estimated 80,000 U.S. veterans live with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers believe some events that can happen while serving, such as brain...reactions1comment
First Medication Approved to Treat Dyskinesia in Parkinson's Disease...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gocovri™ (amantadine) as the first treatment for dyskinesia in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD)...reactionscomments
Parkinson's and the Serenity Prayer...Recently I received a job offer that, while exciting, will lead me to have less time to work with people with Parkinson’s...reactions2comments
