Who Is the Future of Parkinson's Advocacy?...In 2018, I was given the opportunity to write for Health Union. Having previously blogged about my Parkinson’s experience for the previous...reactionscomments
Frustrating Fluctuations in (dis)Ability...If I had a nickel for every time I heard the words, "You have Parkinson’s disease? But you look fine/normal/human." (Choose your...reactions6comments
Dare to Care about Self-care...Managing my Parkinson’s disease is a daily challenge. Often it feels like a burden and a chore. It can feel like having...reactions23comments
Up and Down All the Parkinson's Days...Ever since I felt my first tremors, there have been a lot of different days of Parkinson’s. Obviously, some days are better...reactions3comments
Self-Care for Caregivers: Moving Past the Barriers...As a caregiver or care partner for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease, it’s likely you’ve been educated in the importance of...reactions8comments
Common Questions From Caregivers About Parkinson's...Taking on the role of caregiver for anyone can be daunting, especially when it is someone you love. This is true, whether...reactionscomments
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their Worsening Illness...Getting news that you have been diagnosed with a chronic illness can be very scary, especially one that tends to worsen over...reactions1comment
Stay Optimistic...One of the challenges of writing about Parkinson’s is finding emotional balance while I learn about the symptoms that impact my dad...reactions4comments
My Issue with Defining Myself as a Caregiver...In the Parkinson’s community, you commonly hear 2 terms in forums and columns: a PWP (person with Parkinson’s), and a caregiver (those...reactions4comments
Providing Spousal Support When Your Loved One Has Parkinson's...I have this idea - a conspiracy theory really - that in the 60s and the 70s, infomercials were put out telling...reactions4comments
Retired Life in the Presence of Parkinson's Disease...After 3 years of phased retirement, getting mentally and emotionally prepared for the event, retirement happened. And, as Nina Simone sings, "It's...reactions6comments
Considering the Link Between Parkinson's and Depression...It seems to Posy that researchers have decided that many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have probably experienced depression at some time...reactions15comments
Parkinson’s Disease in Women...Several clinical studies have demonstrated that Parkinson’s disease (PD) is less common in women than in men. PD occurs in men 50...
Community Views: What Are Some of the Hardest Parkinson’s Symptoms to Manage?...It is easy to get caught up in the game of "If only..." such as, "If only things were a little different."...reactions157comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune System...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Jacqueline Harmon and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. She shares her...reactionscomments
Getting Diagnosed with the Help of a DaTscan...My wife, Tracey, drops me off at the imaging center, just a mile or so from our home. It’s 10:00 AM on...reactions11comments
The Parkinson’s Symptoms Nobody Talks About: Results From Our Survey...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that affects a person’s ability to move. Most people associate PD with movement or motor...reactions47comments
Living with Parkinson's a Moment at a Time...For most of us diagnosed with Parkinson’s, we’ll have Parkinson’s as our constant companion for many years. Throw in that it is...reactions21comments
