I loved turning 50!...But, a few years later, it appeared my whole body was rebelling. I developed asthma. Then, I started getting weird headaches, that...reactions3comments
Laughing Doctor...My story goes back decades. However only in 2017 did doctors figure out I had P.D. Third visit to MDS Neurologist looking...reactionscomments
The 2020 Support Group Drought: To Meet or Not to Meet...Our local Parkinson's support group has been on my mind more than usual of late. We have not been meeting as a...reactions5comments
What Is It Really Like to Be a Caregiver? Results of the 2020 Caregiving In America Survey...When faced with a chronic health condition like Parkinson's disease, many people rely on the help and support of a caregiver. In...reactionscomments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It....During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...reactionscomments
Positive...16 years ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. I was 65. At that time, my husband was in the mid stage of...reactions1comment
COVID-19 Induced Apathy: Is That a Thing?...How many weeks has it been now? Months? I have totally lost track. It must be at least 6 months or more...reactionscomments
Does PD affect your heart?...I am not quite sure how this works but I was wondering if anyone could share any information they might have about...reactions1reply
World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2020: Voices from the Community...Each year, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is observed in October. This year, October 10 will mark the day to celebrate...reactionscomments
COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect Yourself...As the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here...reactionscomments
Handling Intimacy...My 86 year old husband with PD has been declining for a number of years (I am 20 years younger and have...reactions5repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
Dealing with Apathy From My Loved One With Parkinson's...When my father first started feeling the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), we, as his family, had no choice but to feel...reactions1comment
How Parkinson's Helps Me Cope During These Challenging Times...Does having Parkinson's disease (PD) make it easier to deal with the current COVID-19 pandemic? I have found that it does. At...reactionscomments
An Overlooked Parkinson's Symptom: Hiccups...The most common, noticeable signs of Parkinson’s disease (PD) are motor symptoms, especially tremors. They affect about 70 percent of people with...reactions4comments
Can You Achieve Financial Growth & Stability with Parkinson's?...My father being an immigrant meant he came to this country with very little. Truly. He came with what I think was...reactions2comments
Ways to Get Your Medicine with Mail Delays...Access to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious...reactionscomments
Dickeybird's Story...Hello. I was diagnosed with PD about 7 years ago. I was 55 at the time. I saw a specialist and he...reactions1comment
Breathing Peoblems...My mom has had parkinsons for 15+ years. She experiences “breathing problems” and says she can’t breathe because the air is cold...reactions5replies
How My Family Dynamic Is Affected By Parkinson's...Yesterday my dad called and decided he found another project. He wants to look into changing the cell phone plan to find...reactions5comments
