Grandma, Can You Play?...As my symptoms progressed and became more apparent, I wanted to explain my Parkinson’s disease to my 6 grandchildren. They range in...reactions7comments
Is paraquat relation with PD real?...I received a text from my sister concerning paraquat and it’s connection to PD. I googled it and there seems to be...reactions4repliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical Trials
Newby...Hello everyone. My mom has had Parkinson’s for 3 years now. She’s 84. We recently moved her from an assisted living in...reactions7comments
I Have What? I Thought It Was......Looking back to 2017, maybe a bit earlier, I figured I was in pretty good shape for my 72 years. Sure, my...reactions2comments
Could it be Parkinsons...I'm new to this forum. I have been having tremors in my left hand for over a year now. Then several months...reactions3repliesAwareness
Saying Goodbye to My Car...I didn’t come looking for you. I was intent on buying a "lesser" model. "Oh, but I have something that will be...reactions5comments
Hi, my dad was just diagnosed with Parkinson's...Hi, my dad was just diagnosed with Parkinson's. I'm not sure what to do now. Anyone who has been through this could...reactions4replies
A Journey To Unknown Ending...My name is Jeehan, 43 years of age, married with 3 children. I got pregnant to my second child, a baby girl...reactions14comments
Build Good Memories Today...Once upon a time, while chatting with a fellow teacher about how to engage our college students in their journey to academic...reactions7comments
Will My Father Have Access to Long Term Healthcare?...I recently watched an episode of Jon Oliver’s show. My roommate had picked it to watch while we ate dinner. I had...reactionscomments
Medication after12 years without ...My sister is a practicing Christian Scientist and hasn’t taken any medication for her Parkinson’s. She is nearly immobile now. If she...reactions1reply
Understanding How Parkinson's Feels...Many people who mingle with Parkinson’s wonder how it feels. Here, I’d like to take you on a trip from top to...reactions32comments
My Journey in Therapy Dealing with My Father's Parkinson's...In September 2020, my father calmly expressed to my mother how depressed he felt as she got ready for work. When my...reactions4comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
VETERANS WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE...Just wondering if there are other veterans diagnosed with PD and if anyone has applied for VA disability....reactions28repliesInsurance & Disability
Let's Talk Frankly: About Life with PD from a Caregiver or PWP's Viewpoint...Let's talk frankly about your inner feelings of being a PWP (Person with Parkinson's) or a caregiver's point of view. Let us...reactions4repliesCaregivers & Care PartnersCopingTips & Advice
Image Issues and Reputation...We hear how Posy dealt with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD). "Please, don't tell anyone until I have come to terms...reactionscomments
The OK Corral...I love the doctors and staff in my local healthcare network. They are great people and, for the most part, do a...reactions6comments
Hello, My name is 'Flash'....I love telling people that. As a younger person, starting out in the restaurant business, I was your average youngster-portly (but as...reactions2comments
Confronting Mortality...The tears streamed down my face on a late fall morning in Michigan. I’d just made it to my cousin’s house after...reactions2comments
