Hope or Hurt: Right to Try Legislation...When many patients with incurable conditions reach a certain point in their battles, it becomes necessary to find hope in any way...reactionscomments
CO poisoning...I have been living with severe Parkinson's syndrome for thirty years. When I was 18, depression left me with the feeling that...reactions1comment
Bobaleen's Story...I was diagnosed on DEC 31, 2015. I went eight months without medication. Am now up to 12 carbidopa- levodopa tabs each...reactions1comment
Coping With a Loved One's Crisis While Living With Parkinson's Disease...Working in an acute care hospital as a medical social worker, it was part of my job to help deliver bad news...reactions6comments
Three Legal Documents Caregivers Need...As caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent or grandparent with Parkinson’s. Although most people don’t die from their...reactions1comment
Marijuana & Parkinson's...The use of marijuana to ease many Parkinson's symptoms seems to come up everywhere in our community. At support group meetings and...reactions2comments
Me and Jack Sparrow's Parrot..."You'll have to get used to this disease," said the Doctor, "you will carry it on your shoulder for the rest of...reactionscomments
Just Another Hurdle - Attitude Is Everything...If I may digress for just a moment. January of 2007 I had my first heart surgery, a double bypass, to be...reactionscomments
Prescription Musical Chairs Part II...In part one of this two-part series, I was explaining why the high cost of prescription drugs sometimes seems like a game...reactionscomments
Watching my husband change (for the better!)...My husband, Floyd, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease four years ago. At first, I just noticed some small changes in him –...reactions1comment
My Story...I was diagnosed in June of 2018 and my company after 22 years of service put me of disability because I was...reactions3comments
Gretchen’s Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Care Partners of People with Parkinson’s...“I am a Caregiver… What is YOUR Superpower?” Being a care partner for someone with Parkinson’s is no easy task. As both...reactionscomments
Myths and Facts About Living Wills...A living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often...reactionscomments
Every Question Ever About Parkinson's...In today's world, people often fear to ask someone "different" a question. For many of us growing up (myself included), we had...reactionscomments
Parkie Like a Rock Star!...In life, there are some people who transcend the nature of what they do to become something greater. By virtue of our...reactions1comment
Voice Exercises for Parkinson's...Some people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience changes in their voice or speech. While not everyone with PD experiences a change in...
Parkinson's Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss the causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are...reactions2comments
Who Should Be Included in Your Parkinson's Care Team?...I heard these words, “you have Parkinson’s” and didn’t have a clue as to what was heading my way. Among other things...reactionscomments
Help Isn’t Just a Four-Letter Word...The monster storm, Florence, is just one of the many unexpected, unavoidable, and life-altering experiences to test our ability to adapt. The...reactionscomments
Etsmith's Story...My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s just over 27 years ago. He was a handsome young police captain and I served as...reactions1comment
