Research Study Opportunity: Sleep & Quality of Life...This research study is now closed. The University of Mississippi invites all those living with Parkinson's disease to participate in a research...reactionscomments
Radical Acceptance of My Life's Challenges...I have become a radical in my elder years! Over many years, I have embraced radical acceptance slowly, although I did not...reactions2comments
Parkinson's: A Malicious Disease...It’s easy to hate a disease like Parkinson’s. There are few things that seem as malicious and designed to cause destruction. I’m...reactions14comments
Life Transitions & Parkinson's: When Not Happening is Happening...According to Nancy Schlossberg, an educator on life transitions, "non-events" occur in ways that affect us just as much as actual events...reactions5comments
Reflecting on 2020: Any Silver Linings?...Over the past year, I’ve heard many people comment on how difficult and challenging 2020, the year of the pandemic, has been...reactions1comment
It’s Not Just Your Voice: Parkinson's Communication Barriers...We communicate with more than our voices. When our voices, vision, hearing, and facial expressions are threatened, we do not want to be seen...reactions2comments
Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE...Melissa is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, wellness expert, and nationally recognized nutrition educator and speaker. She is the author of...
Just diagnosed...I have noticed a tremor for about a year. More recently it has become noticeable to others. The Movement center at RI...reactions5comments
FeaturedScared and in denial that I have Parkinson's...When I was diagnosed with Parkinsons I had friends tell me it was not. I am scared because I have had both...reactions5repliesAcceptanceCoping
Parkinson's Status Check: The Ugly Truth of a Diagnosis...For those of us in the advocacy game, we expect to be contacted when someone's status changes to mirror our Parkinson's diagnosis...reactions8comments
Foundry Worker to Caregiver...I worked 28 years in a foundry while my wife was working in the medical devices facility and was diagnosed with Parkinson's...reactions3comments
Top Parkinson's Reads of 2020: A Year in Review...As the end of the year approaches, we wanted to take a moment to look back and share some of the most-read...reactions1comment
Ups and Downs...I’ve been wanting to share my story for some time, but never actually sat down to give it a go. It’s 2:05...reactions2comments
Do any of you use amino acid therapy along with other vitamin supplements?...Have just been diagnosed with PD. Current symptoms are right side tremors, walking gate not smooth, and partial lose of smell....reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
That won’t happen to me!...I was diagnosed at roughly 35. I am now 59. My PD has progressed slowly until about 5 yrs ago when my...reactions4comments
Coping with my Parkinson's disease...I am now 69 years old and still find going to work early a way of living with my disease. I was...reactions2comments
Are Your Skin Problems Related to Parkinson’s?...Over the years, I have often referred to myself as a Dermatology Poster Child. My skin has been sensitive since day 1...reactions6comments
The Psychotic Side of Parkinson's...My husband was diagnosed in 2009. Was on dopamine agonists. Within months developed compulsive behavior (sexual) left me for 3 months, had...reactions1comment
What Do You Know About Parkinson's Disease? Take Our Quiz!...While Parkinson’s disease (PD) can affect everyone differently, there is common ground among community members. To find out more about how people...reactions1comment
Parkinson's Fatigue & Narcolepsy...For as long as I can remember, I've been prone to long sleeps. As a kid, I could hit the 10-12 hour...reactionscomments
