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...As my father was a self-sufficient and independent man, almost to a fault, he was the one solely in charge of his healthcare and his appointments. Now, not so much...

...Research shows that dance can be quite beneficial for people who have Parkinson's disease (PD), no matter their age. It seems it can often help with balance, mobility, motor performance...

...It has been a week since I have returned home to New York from Dallas. My four siblings and I were all home for five days. From the endless dishes...

...With all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to...

...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can...

...The final post, Part 3C, of the non-motor symptoms series describes the impaired function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in Parkinson's. Disruption of the ANS circuitry leads to major...

...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic reflecting on his life with Parkinson's over the past 18 years. Peter also reflects on treatment progress and medical...

...I remember when I was younger I’d often have moments where ridiculous situations would unfold around me. And I’d be standing there shaking my head looking around for the Director...

...I have this memory from about two years ago, before my father was officially diagnosed. My mother was running late to work and was rushing out the door. But before...

...Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have...

...A rose by any other name would smell as sweet or, Parkinson’s by any other name would still stink. The power of language is certain; words can either bolster or...

...In late winter / early spring of 2018, after consecutive bouts of respiratory distress that brought on physicians’ concerns of aspiration pneumonia, I quietly reached a point of “no more...

...There is an ear-piercing noise that occurs when you are living with a chronic illness, especially Parkinson’s disease (PD). This sound inescapably overwhelms your soul, consumes and stifles your creativity...

...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disease of the brain. In healthy brains, cells called neurons make a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine helps coordinate movement. People with PD have less...