We are in this together...My husband and I are retired and in our 70s, well I'm only 70! My husband was diagnosed about nine months ago...reactions2comments
Fundraising - Taking the First Step...As I began to awake from a long period of denial on my journey with Parkinson's, one of the first things I...reactionscomments
Bring Me My U-Step...My husband is currently in inpatient rehab after being in the hospital for respiratory distress. While in the hospital, my husband had...reactions2comments
Fluffy and Fatboy...Six or seven years ago when my husband was no longer able to drive, we began looking for a part time caregiver...reactions4comments
Financial Assistance for PD Medicine...My husband was prescribed Rytary a few months ago. When our Movement Disorder Specialist told us about this drug, I asked if...reactions1comment
Speak Up...My husband is 72 and has been living with Parkinson’s for 25 years. The general medical community knows so little about PD...reactions1comment
Caring About Apathy...Apathy is more than a basic indifference or inability to make a clear and decisive decision. Merriam-Webster defines apathy as a lack of...reactions6comments
My New Reality...This is the story of an umpire who loved his job. He had worked many tournaments including a Big League Softball World...reactions4comments
Parkinson's Diagnosis...I retired in May 2017 after 35 years as a staff nurse and in June 3 weeks after I was given the...reactions1comment
My Parkinson’s Christmas List! What I REALLY Want!...I have decided to go public with my Christmas List. I was asked to do so by a friend of mine who...reactions4comments
Tips for Dealing with Holiday Stress...Sometimes, when living with a chronic illness like Parkinson’s, little things that used to bring us joy can cause distress as our...reactionscomments
Exploring and Releasing Your Potential...Learning to live with illness requires the ability to remain flexible to future possibilities. For the first twenty or so years, we...reactions2comments
To Go, or Not - I Went!...You may have read my previous submission entitled To Go or Not to Go. It deals with the issue of apathy. And...reactionscomments
My story...My name is Emilia-Paula, I am 48 years old and live in a small town in Romania. Little asthma has accompanied my...reactions1comment
Exercise Doesn’t Have To Be Dull...Find an exercise program or regimen that you can adapt to match your lifestyle and fitness level. Seek out programs and classes...reactions3comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactions2comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactions1comment
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
