Attitude...Diagnosed 3 yrs ago at age 75. Docs told me to keep moving. That's easy for someone with 30+ yrs as a runner and cyclist. BUT, my regimen never included...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Nutrition Needs for People with Parkinson's: High Protein Diet?...I am sitting in a tightly packed coffee shop in New York City, working on my writing when, as my song changes, I catch a snippet of the conversation next...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How Do I Safely Dispose of Old or Unused Medication?...Today more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be stolen and misused, look like candy to a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does anyone else experience bad taste in mouth and no saliva?...I was diagnosed with PD in May 2019. I am not taking any medication as yet. I have had a bad taste in my mouth for about 6 months, also...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Ever Hopeful For Recovery...I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in Jan. of 2018. My symptoms seem to come and go, and include mostly a mild to moderate tremor in my right arm, leg stiffness...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Community Views: How Does the Weather Affect Parkinson’s Disease?...It is not your imagination. The weather can absolutely have an effect on your Parkinson’s. It is something that is not talked about often, but that does not mean it...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
It is a bummer!...I cannot eat anything with protein, even vegetarian foods with protein causes may medication not to work. SO naturally, I tried not eating as much protein, but that did not...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Frustrations Around Medicare Changes...With the new year came a lot of new things - resolutions, expectations, and hope for a brighter future. What is something that squashes that hope? Good ‘ole Medicare. Many...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Is Vascular Parkinsonism?...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder that affects muscle movement. It is caused by damage to certain areas of the brain. Symptoms of PD include muscle tremors, slowness, and difficulty...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine Development...Many of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Daily Phone Calls to My Dad With Parkinson's...Growing up, having conversations about religion or politics or school was pretty typical at our dinner table. The topic of the day generally depended on the mood of my father...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Which Foods Are Good & Which Foods Should Be Avoided with Parkinson's?...If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have questions about dietary changes. You may want to know what foods are good...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Does anyone have a problem with drooling, swelling lips, & finger tips cracking open?...In the last two years my Parkinson's has progressed to where I drool and my lips swell up & some times crack along with the skin on my fingertips cracking...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Looking for Answers...My mother has a brother and a half-sister with PD. She has suffered with depression, anxiety and declining physical function for many years. She also has had Addison’s disease for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
49 y/o Married Veteran, F.D./Emb w Tbi...Hello all, Apologies but sweet Jesus I loathe typing ANYTHING anymore! Ha! I’ve got squirrels in the attic when I used to have none and I’ve got speech impediments where...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Community Views: How Do You Care For Yourself?...For many living with Parkinson’s disease, self-care can often be the last thing we think about. We might be still rushing and pushing ourselves to live life how it was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eric’s Journey: Over My Head - Part Two...I wrote a piece on my friend, Eric, who went into a nursing home. There is good news to report! Following a tumultuous period of falls, a shoulder injury, a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing with the REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Sandman...“Good morning, Sunshine!” is the kind of thing we are used to hearing when we wake up. I have heard variations of this when my nana would sing, “Have you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
In memory of my mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman...Our story is about our loss of my mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman due to Parkinson’s Disease. Her struggle daily with the disease and my efforts as her caregiver to try...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & Healing...Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
