Positive Things to Say to PD Patients...Why is it important for someone with Parkinson’s disease to hear something positive said to them? There is enough negativity around us...reactionscomments
Stuart: Not Getting Disheartened by PD...I was diagnosed 5 years ago, but the signs were very evident some years ago. Our granddaughter remarked why doesn't grandad smile...reactions1comment
Can I Still Continue Working with Parkinson's?...If I am diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), can I continue working? The short answer is, absolutely! Although PD is a chronic...reactionscomments
Don’t Lose Sleep as a Parkinson’s Caregiver: Part Two...This is part two in a series of three articles that focus on things you can do to prioritize and achieve sleep...reactions2comments
Parkinson’s Natural Disasters Preparedness...September is National Preparedness month! With the devastation of Hurricane Harvey unfolding and the oncoming threat of Irma off the Atlantic coast...reactionscomments
PD Pundit: Overcoming Learned Helplessness...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic sharing his thoughts on learned helplessness in Parkinson's and how to...reactions2comments
Staying Positive with Parkinson's!...In a People magazine interview, Michael J. Fox discussed his experience with Parkinson’s disease (PD). He said it made him stronger, wiser...reactions2comments
A Philosophy for Living with Parkinson's: Finding Meaning in Life... As a writer, one of my main interests is to look at the deeper meanings of life and how we live...reactions2comments
Diagnosed with Dementia and then the tremor starts...I am 64 and was diagnosed with MCI questionable dementia which later was downgraded to just MCI (mild cognitive impairment). I took...reactionscomments
5 Common Warning Signs Pointing to Poorly Controlled PD...Over the years, I have noticed as a physician and a patient that many of us don’t pay close attention to what...reactionscomments
Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease May 16, 2019...I'm 57, have (r) and (l) handed tremors, loss of balance, drooling, fatigue and more..... Decided not to be angry or upset...reactions1comment
Parkinson's Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactions1comment
Fishing for Thoughts in the Ocean of Life...As a newer Parkie, I often find people commenting on my optimism with a response that they too felt the days of...reactionscomments
PD and MS...I'm almost 60. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 2014. Just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease last week too. Left side tremors and cramping plus...reactions1comment
Tips to Better Navigate Raising Children in the Midst of Illness...Establishing a conversation regarding Parkinson's disease (PD) is an important part of parenting in the midst of illness. My conversations with my...reactionscomments
Guided Meditation...Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain...reactionscomments
Diagnosed 3 years ago...I’ve had hand tremors for many years and it was pretty well controlled with mild medication. I started having more symptoms I...reactions1comment
Real Optimism for Parkinson's Through Technological Innovations...Let me just say it: I love technology! Technology makes us who we are. It advances us as a species. From fire...reactionscomments
Diagnosed at my age of 27...Hello. I am 37 years old and this year is the 11th with Parkinson's disease. With medicine, I look like a quite...reactions1comment
62 and Shattered...Hi I had an three year long ordeal of being what I thought was happily married only to find out that my...reactions1comment
