Pebbles in the Pond: A Day with Parkinson’s...Every day with Parkinson’s is a balancing act between my medications, my body, and my attitude. I sometimes feel i'm juggling chainsaws, although...reactionscomments
The Dreadfulness of the Night...In case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, "Sleep, Old Buddy, Old Pal ... Where Are You? Night...reactionscomments
My Experience with Impulsivity...This is the second of 2 articles on dealing with impulsivity. In the first part, "The Problem of Impulsivity and Parkinson's Disease,"...reactionscomments
Camptocormy...I would like to start a discussion about this topic which I have been diagnosticated after 8 years of being treated as...reactions1reply
Noticing Dad's Facial Masking...I’m scrolling through comments on a Parkinson’s forum when I read a note from a stranger. She says that she struggles with...reactions3comments
Never Count Yourself Out – Be Gritty...One of the best tools I have used to stick with daily exercising is grit. Grit as a personal characteristic is special...reactions6comments
Neuropsychological Assessment...A sudden event and worsening neurological symptoms in my father forced me and my family to reach out to a specialized neurologist...reactionscomments
Sleepwalking...I have vivid dreams with movement that Alan Alda mentioned in an interview. I am curious though if there is any statistics...reactions2replies
Medical Cannabis For Dyskinesia?...My husband, Rob, suffers greatly from dyskinesia, those involuntary movements caused by being on the carbidopa/levodopa for over 20 years. These movements...reactions1comment
Swimming and Parkinson’s...Every year, my family travels up north to enjoy a week-long vacation on a Michigan lake. Historically, we’ve travelled to the lapping...reactionscomments
What good is journaling?...Is there a value or benefit to journaling? I believe there is a great benefit in jotting down the days activities, especially...reactions5repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyHealthcare Team
Sleep, Old Buddy, Old Pal ... Where Are You?...Parkinson’s disease has many faces ... many guises. Do not be naive and underestimate it. Evidently, there are overt symptoms, which are...reactions4comments
Planning for the Future: What Documents Are Necessary?...Planning for the future is necessary when one has Parkinson's disease (PD). Making plans with my spouse, family, or attorney is recommended...reactions4comments
The Problem of Impulsivity and Parkinson’s Disease...Life-changing circumstances, conflict in our relationships, and financial problems, often accompany a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Adapting to life with PD...reactions4comments
Sudden vomiting after med...Hello, my 83 year old mom has been living with PD for a couple years. A couple weeks ago after taking her...reactions1replySide EffectsTips & Advice
New developments in PD treatment....Hi, I’ve heard about a medication under development that is under trial to treat Parkinson’s Disease. It’s called Levodopa and is injected...reactions4replies
Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD)...There is often a misconception that Parkinson's only affects older populations. Many of you here in the community know that this is...reactions16repliesYoung Onset (YOPD)Diagnosis
My Parkinson’s Do Over List...I am often asked what I would do differently about Parkinson’s disease (PD) if I could go back in time. Having spent...reactions3comments
Medicate or not...I have just been diagnosed with PD and am very conflicted re taking medication or not. Having read of the side affects...reactions16repliesNewly Diagnosed
Medicare and Dementia...After years spent calling insurance reps, Googling, and talking to health insurance agents, I have finally accepted the truth. Until my father...reactions2comments
