The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...These days, you can find more and more people turning to telehealth. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for a while...reactions1comment
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...reactions1comment
You Got This!...If you live with or near a progressive disease you may find your changing capabilities to be discouraging, frustrating, even maddening. I just wanted to walk my dog. A friend...reactions2comments
Community Views: The Hardest Part of Living with Parkinson’s...Rarely is there an easy day with Parkinson’s. Even on the good days, the person living with the diagnosis and their loved ones may still be facing the fear of...reactions2comments
The Safety Concerns of Sleepwalking and RBD in Parkinson's Disease...Your loved one with Parkinson’s disease (PD) sleeps at night, just not in their bed…they get up, walk around, perform small—or large!—tasks while clearly asleep. Does this sound familiar? This...reactions7comments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection Risk...Our world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people...reactionscomments
An Interview with Physical Therapist Jill Jumper...I recently interviewed Jill Jumper, PT, DPT to learn more about her job, especially in regards to working with persons with Parkinson’s (PwP). Besides being a licensed physical therapist, Jill...reactions1comment
Confused and scared...Hi y'all, I have shared my story here when I joined a while back. Now with the COVID-19 I have been working from home. Now, I'm confused because my neurologist...reactions8replies
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious, or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...reactionscomments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with parkinsons disease. New here? We invite you to explore...reactionscomments
Power of Attorney Time: My Family's Journey...When a parent is sick and unable to be reasoned with, there are a couple of things that are necessary to accomplish before the situation gets out of hand. Mainly...reactions2comments
Parkinson's Fantasy Versus Reality Television...Back when I was a kid, a time known affectionately as “the 1970s,” there was a television show, which was entitled Fantasy Island. In the show, the premise was that...reactions2comments
The Self Fulfilling Prophecy...Years ago, while newly diagnosed with PD, (2010), I read about a small research study in Israel. There existed a possibility that a diagnosis of PD could lead to greater...reactions4comments
Eyesight Issues...I found out last year I have Parkinson's disease I had knee surgery on October 18th 2018. I'm 60 years old and the medicine that the neurologist gave me affected...reactions1comment
Parkinson with acute rigidity...My father is having Parkinson's without tremors for the last 10 years. Initially it was loss of focus and then it increased gradually. He is on Syndopa for the last...reactions5comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...reactionscomments
Tips for Setting Stress-Free Boundaries as Caregivers...To avoid caregiver burnout especially during stressful times, we as caregivers must maintain our wits about us if we are to come out unscathed on the other side. It is...reactions1comment