5 Acts of Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving...It is easy on occasion to overlook the people and blessings in our lives, especially when dealing with a chronic condition like...reactions1comment
There Is A Big Difference Between Giving Up and Quitting...You can only bang your head on the garage door so many times before you realize that the door isn’t going to...reactionscomments
What Can Giving Back Give You?...Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often our money or...reactionscomments
Finding Time for Self Care: Quick and Easy Mental Health Breaks for Caregivers...As a senior caregiver, you know what it means to never get a break. After racing to keep up with another person’s...reactions1comment
My Hero...My dad, my best friend, my hero suffered with PD for 13 years. He passed away on June 5th surrounded by his...reactions2comments
You Can't Go By Labels...I have a Porsche Design writing pen. It's sleek but it doesn't write any faster than my traditional ballpoint pens. I still...reactionscomments
Picking up the Pieces when Death Hits Close to Home...“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts and we...reactions3comments
Me and Mr. Parkie...I was diagnosed with PD in May of 2008 nearly 10 years ago. On reflection I had been struggling with PD for...reactions2comments
What Does Being an Advocate Mean?...My definition of advocacy is making your voice, your position, and your passion known to those who will listen to your message...reactionscomments
Spouse of Caregiver...I am the spouse of a Parkinson's Disease Caregiver and I will try to make a long story short. My wife had...reactions6comments
Soaring Above Life’s Imposed Limits...The RV storage lot was filled with 100’s of RV’s waiting patiently for their owners to come use them. My parent's RV...reactions3comments
Being stopped by police and having Parkinson's...Have you ever been stopped by the police because of tremor or movement issues related to a movement disorder? My name is...reactions11comments
Police...Thank you for the story on being stopped by the police. I was recently involved in such an incident. I was parked...reactions2comments
losing grip...Seems to happen a lot lately. grabbing something thinking I have a good grip on it, next it is hitting the floor...reactions2comments
End-of-Life Planning: Bravely Beginning the Conversation...As a medical social worker in an acute care hospital, it was commonly my role to talk to families about advance directives...reactionscomments
Living with Parkinson...It all started for me 10 yrs. ago. I noticed my right index finger was trembling and thought nothing of it. Then...reactions1comment
The New Normal Pt. 2...Read part one of this story here. From the initial discussions with friends and family to the first night of new classes...reactions2comments
Maia and Me Living with PD (Pt. 1)...Lots of folks are asking me about my Parkinson’s Medical Service Dogs. Please read through this whole series to get a firm...reactions6comments
My Advice For Someone Considering Occupational Therapy: It Can Help!...I wanted to share the details of what is sure to be less of a scandal (more informational) about what occupational therapy...reactionscomments
Maia and Me Living with PD (Pt. 3)...Click here to read part one and here for part two of "Maia and Me Living with PD". Maia dog is not...reactions1comment
