Parkinson's & Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: To Nap or Not to Nap?...We know from research, general observation, and even first-hand experience, that Parkinson’s disease (PD) can have a detrimental impact on nighttime sleep...reactions14comments
New here, newly diagnosed...Hi all, I'm not much of a user of support forums, really not at all to be honest. I'm a relatively younger...reactions10replies
New to Parkinson's...I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in August 2018 and trying to stay positive and trying to adjust to life exercise daily...reactions2replies
Parkinson's Disease: A Family Affair...Can we talk? Today, this soon to be 54-year-old-gray-hair-PD-bloggin'-mama-of-four (breath)... is on a mission. I have a message to share, a story...reactionscomments
Superhero Powers for People with Parkinson's...Can we talk? This time it's not three something in the morning when this Parkinson's disease (PD) care partner often lies awake...reactions4comments
How to talk to my spouse...My husband is 52 years old and he and I went for a walk the other day. I noticed when he walks...reactions4replies
Creating a Break From the Mundane...A big frustration that many people with Parkinson's experience is that daily routine can become mundane. When each day begins to cycle around...reactionscomments
Illustrating Your Caregiver Story Giveaway Terms & Condition...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Illustrating Your Caregiver Story Giveaway. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES...reactionscomments
Parkinson’s Research Centers Can Help With Care...Three months after my diagnosis, I drive to Houston, a three hour trip from my home in Austin that I’ve made many...reactionscomments
How To Get Parkinson’s...How to get Parkinson’s? John, who would want it? There is always that one weird person, but I’m referring to how to...reactions5comments
Feeling lonely...Hi everyone I'm Sarah tucker I am new to this. I have Parkinson for 7 years. I have gone to Doctors the...reactions1comment
Keeping Hope: A Motivator When We Don't Feel Very Motivated...Hope is the bridge that can lead us across the pit of uncertainty. -Karl Robb Hope comes from within our head and...reactions2comments
Getting Diagnosed with the Help of a DaTscan...My wife, Tracey, drops me off at the imaging center, just a mile or so from our home. It’s 10:00 AM on...reactions11comments
Be Careful of What You Ask For...While the Title leads you to negative thoughts, in reality it was just the opposite. I had asked to be seen by...reactions3comments
How Does Parkinson's Affect Sex & Intimacy?...Sexuality is an important factor in a person’s quality of life. Unfortunately, many chronic diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), can have...reactionscomments
How do you deal with involuntary movement above the waist?...My dyskinesia consists of my upper body swaying back and forth, my head moving around, and my hands in fairly constant motion...reactions1reply
A funny thing happened on the way to my life!...I had struggled, as I imagine most people do in the sales of insurance. I joined a company that specialized in brokerage...reactions1comment
Finding the ‘Fun’ in Sexual Dysfunction with Parkinson’s...Parkinson’s is a chronic neurological disorder expressed in both motor and non-motor related processes. Your quality-of-life can remain healthy throughout this time...reactions3comments
When Parkinson’s Is Ruining the Romance...How would you define intimacy? Maybe it's having a cup of coffee with a friend while sharing your thoughts about the latest “The...reactionscomments
Bill Buckner's Fight with Lewy Body Dementia...We all know that moments life hurt us, but what did you gain from your troubles? What if I told you that...reactions4comments