How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
Happy(?) 10th Anniversary...February marks the 10th anniversary of my Parkinson's diagnosis. It is more like my 11th anniversary as, like many parkies, I started having...reactions2comments
Parkinson's Conversations With a Kid...For many people, the greatest joy in life is kids. Unfortunately, my wife and I did not have our own children before...reactionscomments
You Got This!...If you live with or near a progressive disease you may find your changing capabilities to be discouraging, frustrating, even maddening. I...reactions2comments
An Interview with Physical Therapist Jill Jumper...I recently interviewed Jill Jumper, PT, DPT to learn more about her job, especially in regards to working with persons with Parkinson’s...reactions1comment
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious, or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
Parkinson's Disease & Additional Health Conditions...Thank you for being a member of ParkinsonsDisease.net - we're so thankful to have you as a member of our community! As...
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-Compromised...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactions2comments
Power of Attorney Time: My Family's Journey...When a parent is sick and unable to be reasoned with, there are a couple of things that are necessary to accomplish...reactions2comments
COVID-19: Tips to Reduce Your Risk...With all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
Why You Should Write Your Narrative...An underused tool for wellness is the concept of writing your narrative. When someone is initially diagnosed with a chronic disease, it can...reactions2comments
The Self Fulfilling Prophecy...Years ago, while newly diagnosed with PD, (2010), I read about a small research study in Israel. There existed a possibility that...reactions4comments
Parkinson with acute rigidity...My father is having Parkinson's without tremors for the last 10 years. Initially it was loss of focus and then it increased...reactions5comments
My Father, Khader: Telling People and Keeping Dignity...There are many aspects of being the daughter of someone with Parkinson’s disease that are tough. Mostly manageable with enough help and...reactionscomments
Walter Mitty vs. Parkinson's Fatigue...Did I ever tell you about how I managed to lose all that excess weight since dystonia kicked in? How about my...reactions2comments
