Parkinson's and Intimacy: Opposites Don't Attract...The idea of intimacy seems to divide into two camps when we apply it to Parkinson’s. First is the idea of being...reactionscomments
Parkinson's Disease: A Family Affair...Can we talk? Today, this soon to be 54-year-old-gray-hair-PD-bloggin'-mama-of-four (breath)... is on a mission. I have a message to share, a story...reactionscomments
How is Parkinson's Disease Diagnosed?...Unfortunately, there is no single test that can diagnose Parkinson’s disease (PD). If PD is suspected, the person should be referred to...
Parkinson’s Research Centers Can Help With Care...Three months after my diagnosis, I drive to Houston, a three hour trip from my home in Austin that I’ve made many...reactionscomments
Peter Whyte...Peter was previously an advocate on ParkinsonsDisease.net. Peter Whyte is 66 years old and is a semi-retired founder and investor in startup technology...
Keeping Hope: A Motivator When We Don't Feel Very Motivated...Hope is the bridge that can lead us across the pit of uncertainty. -Karl Robb Hope comes from within our head and...reactions2comments
Feeling lonely...Hi everyone I'm Sarah tucker I am new to this. I have Parkinson for 7 years. I have gone to Doctors the...reactions1comment
Bill Buckner's Fight with Lewy Body Dementia...We all know that moments life hurt us, but what did you gain from your troubles? What if I told you that...reactions4comments
Be Careful of What You Ask For...While the Title leads you to negative thoughts, in reality it was just the opposite. I had asked to be seen by...reactions3comments
A funny thing happened on the way to my life!...I had struggled, as I imagine most people do in the sales of insurance. I joined a company that specialized in brokerage...reactions1comment
Caro's Story...I was diagnosed in 2011 with PD. I have had ongoing back issues since 2011. Steroid injections to no avail, scoliosis, stenosis...reactions1comment
John Bennett...John Bennett age 63 became a member of the Parkinson’s community when he was diagnosed in 2010. In 2016 he retired after...
Kirk Hall...Kirk was previously an advocate on ParkinsonsDisease.net. Kirk Hall was surprised, to put it mildly, when he was diagnosed by a movement...
Maria De León...Maria De León's long love affair with Parkinson's disease took a more intense and personal note after her grandmother was diagnosed with...
Judy Parker...Judy was previously an advocate on ParkinsonsDisease.net. Judy was caregiver for her dear husband Marvin as he began his journey with Parkinson’s...
Christina Hegarty, PT, DPT...Dr. Christina Hegarty, PT, DPT, is a doctor of physical therapy currently licensed and practicing in Mississippi. Christina is a native of...
A Purpose, A Passion, and a Plan!...Recently, I came down with a nasty cold. I hadn’t had a cold in several years. I made it through bitter winters...reactions1comment
Enhancement of my PD symptoms due to Chronic Pain...It is like riding a Ferris Wheel. I am sure many of us have ridden one in our younger days. Chronic Pain...reactions3comments
Doubting Ourselves & How to Deal with It...Doubt is a tricky sense that can save us when we may have erred in judgment, but it can also keep us...reactions2comments
Going Through Life-Changing Experiences with Parkinson's...There’s something about life-changing events that can truly be felt by everyone. For instance, when we reflect from mid to later life...reactions2comments