Advantages to Rock Steady Boxing...I first learned about Rock Steady Boxing while watching the CBS news program 60 Minutes. Lesley Stahl, the correspondent, presented the segment...reactions3comments
Parkinson's Status Check: The Ugly Truth of a Diagnosis...For those of us in the advocacy game, we expect to be contacted when someone's status changes to mirror our Parkinson's diagnosis...reactions8comments
Rock Steady Boxing: Some Choices...Participating in Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is the single most important thing I have done for myself since diagnosis five years ago...reactionscomments
My Reflections As I Battle Parkinson's...An inward reflection of what I perceive is happening to my body, mind, and spirit according to Parkinson’s disease reveals much about...reactions3comments
The Real Costs of Parkinson's Disease...This isn’t another statistical data report on the medical costs associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or another government accountability study of how...reactionscomments
Using Radical Acceptance to Cope with Parkinson's Disease...Receiving a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease can be both validating and scary. It is common for questions to arise and strong emotions...reactions7comments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Diagnosis...Getting a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be shocking and overwhelming. It is a chronic degenerative condition that can be challenging to...reactions12comments
Top Parkinson's Reads of 2020: A Year in Review...As the end of the year approaches, we wanted to take a moment to look back and share some of the most-read...reactions1comment
Ups and Downs...I’ve been wanting to share my story for some time, but never actually sat down to give it a go. It’s 2:05...reactions2comments
Fermented Foods for Mental Health...Fermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way...reactionscomments
Can Exercise Really Help My PD?...I decided a long time ago in my 22 years living with Parkinson’s disease, that I wasn’t going to let PD’s effects...reactionscomments
Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instructions for PWP – Part 2...This blog post is Part 2 of a basic set of instructions for mindfulness meditation, tailored specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease...reactionscomments
Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instructions for PWP – Part 1...Mindfulness meditation has become a hot topic in the last several decades. It shows up in innumerable health studies, news articles, books...reactions6comments
Are Your Skin Problems Related to Parkinson’s?...Over the years, I have often referred to myself as a Dermatology Poster Child. My skin has been sensitive since day 1...reactions6comments
What Do You Know About Parkinson's Disease? Take Our Quiz!...While Parkinson’s disease (PD) can affect everyone differently, there is common ground among community members. To find out more about how people...reactions1comment
The Psychotic Side of Parkinson's...My husband was diagnosed in 2009. Was on dopamine agonists. Within months developed compulsive behavior (sexual) left me for 3 months, had...reactions1comment
Parkinson's Fatigue & Narcolepsy...For as long as I can remember, I've been prone to long sleeps. As a kid, I could hit the 10-12 hour...reactionscomments
Managing Parkinson’s Comorbidities: Routine Doctor Visits...On August 26th, I celebrated my 49th journey around the sun. The next day, I went for a maintenance / road-worthiness physical...reactions12comments
Soggy thoughts...I was diagnosed with Parkinson's 5 years ago, and boy how time flies. Then I tore my right quadriceps tendon and had...reactions1comment
