Can anyone recommend easy reading novels, romance/mystery, for people with stage 4 Parkinson's...My mother use to love to read. We swapped books all the time. Now her level of concentration has taken a downward...reactions1reply
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Diagnosis...Getting a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be shocking and overwhelming. It is a chronic degenerative condition that can be challenging to...reactions12comments
Sharing Your Experience with Parkinson's...Have you ever asked the question “Why me?” or more precisely, “Why do I have Parkinson's disease?”. It’s a legitimate question, to...reactions7comments
PD and MS...I'm almost 60. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 2014. Just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease last week too. Left side tremors and cramping plus...reactions1comment
What Foods Should be Avoided with Parkinson's?...While there is no special “Parkinson’s diet”, doctors do know that well-balanced nutrition and the timing of meals can help manage some...reactionscomments
Can We Talk?...Again! (Part Two)...Read part one here. It is 3:16 a.m.; are YOU awake, again, too? Wait, don’t tell me! Does the love of your life...reactionscomments
Carer Needing to Offload...Hello - I joined today to offload really in a safe environment and maybe get some tips/pointers. I care for my husband...reactions16repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
Denial...New there. Still in denial and scared. Have all the symptoms. Need support....reactions5replies
caring for defiant mom...My family has been struggling with my mom the past few months. She was diagnosed with early-onset pd 20 years ago. Over...reactions5repliesCaregivers & Care Partners
John Bennett...John Bennett age 63 became a member of the Parkinson’s community when he was diagnosed in 2010. In 2016 he retired after...
Parkinson’s Disease and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction...Parkinson’s disease (PD) can affect many aspects of the body, certainly not to leave out the pelvic floor. What’s the pelvic floor...reactions3comments
Tips to Better Navigate Raising Children in the Midst of Illness...Establishing a conversation regarding Parkinson's disease (PD) is an important part of parenting in the midst of illness. My conversations with my...reactionscomments
Using DBT to Cope with Caregiver Stress: Mindfulness...When coping with depression associated with Parkinson’s disease or caregiving stress, there are sometimes days when one would like assistance with dealing...reactions1comment
Guided Meditation...Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain...reactionscomments
Diagnosed 3 years ago...I’ve had hand tremors for many years and it was pretty well controlled with mild medication. I started having more symptoms I...reactions1comment
Real Optimism for Parkinson's Through Technological Innovations...Let me just say it: I love technology! Technology makes us who we are. It advances us as a species. From fire...reactionscomments
Diagnosed at my age of 27...Hello. I am 37 years old and this year is the 11th with Parkinson's disease. With medicine, I look like a quite...reactions1comment
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) vs. Parkinson's: What's the Difference?...Both multiple system atrophy (MSA) and Parkinson’s disease are degenerative diseases of the nervous system that affect movement and worsen over time...reactions10comments
Monitoring Our Self-Care: Part Two...Technology, medical discoveries, and overall innovations have made our lives better, healthier, and more productive, but has it reduced our frustration level?...reactions2comments
It's 3AM, Can We Talk? (Part One)...It is 3:15 a.m., again...and I am finding it difficult to fall back to sleep for yet another night. So, just in case...reactionscomments
