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
Deep Brain Stimulation...I would like to hear from other what experience they had with DBS....reactions4repliesDeep Brain Stimulation
Hello my story...Hi everyone may I tell you my story... I started writing down my memoirs with the intention of shocking my sons, you...reactions3comments
I Have Something to Tell You...To my husband: I have Parkinson’s. Response: A hug and then "Well, at least we know what it is now. Do you...reactions8comments
Opulent Orange Foods for Parkinson's Disease...Navigating life’s speedbumps while managing Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be overwhelming at times, especially if you have additional health concerns. But including...reactions3comments
What is the proper protocol...Hello all: I came upon this situation the other day and it caused me to think of my own circumstances with PD...reactions5repliesAcceptanceCopingPositivity
Dementia Diagnosis...My father completed a neuropsychological exam in December 2020. The exam, which is typically 4-6 hours ended up having to be split...reactions1comment
Losing Mobility and Independence...It’s 7 AM, I’m getting ready to make my coffee when I see my dad struggling to transport his own cup to...reactions6comments
Are Your Labels Negatively Affecting Your Future?...Our self-image is often composed of labels imposed on us by others. Are they the real "you?" When we were young, almost...reactions4comments
Mom had Parkinson’s ...My Mom passed from Parkinson’s and now my sister and I are experiencing some of her early symptoms. We are both having...reactions2repliesAwareness
Preparing For Your Doctor Visit...Making the most of every appointment with your neurologist is critical since we only see them several times a year. Also, seeing...reactions3comments
