When a Storm Threatens: Disaster Preparedness Tips...In the wake of Hurricane Florence, I suddenly had a déjà vu moment dating back to August 2005 when a series of events took place during the unfolding tragedy known...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Reset Button Blues...With Parkinson's, believe it or not, it's easy to get overwhelmed and feel rundown. As someone I once knew said, "When it rains, it pours." Even if we are causing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Medication-Induced Tremor (MIT)?...Some medications can trigger the onset of a tremor, which are involuntary, unintentional, rhythmic muscle movements. Tremor occur in the extremities, the trunk and/or the face, voice, head, and are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Christina Hegarty, PT, DPT...Dr. Christina Hegarty, PT, DPT, is a doctor of physical therapy currently licensed and practicing in Mississippi. Christina is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where she was born...
Unexplained Pain in Parkinson’s Disease...Targeted pain relief for Parkinson’s patients may be possible with targeted deep brain stimulation (DBS). Pain can occur for many reasons. It can be an early symptom of, or unrelated...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Resting Well - Sleep Is Regenerative...Sleep, it’s a ritual we have performed mostly without issue, since childhood. It was as easy as putting on your pajamas, lie down, close your eyes, and wake up revived...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What Does My Future as a Parkinson's Care Partner Look Like?...Life as a caregiver or care partner to someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be tumultuous. PD caregivers may experience fear or uncertainty about the future, or trouble understanding what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Zombie Walking 101: Parkinson's Gait and Us...My wife informed me that we have a friend's Halloween party coming. With over a month to go, there's so much pressure to be something cool. I've already been informed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tom Sheppard...Tom Sheppard, in his 70s, considers himself one of the lucky ones. He says he is in pretty good shape for the shape he is in. Parkinson’s has been slow...
Treating and Managing Tardive Dyskinesia...Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder caused by certain medicines. People with TD have involuntary facial movements, or tics. “Tardive” means delayed, and “dyskinesia” means involuntary muscle movements. There...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don's Story...I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Jun 1st, this year. Since Jan...we thought it was essential arm tremors so this almost rocked my world. As most people, I learned a lot...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
How to Overcome Obstacles with Parkinson's...I’ve tried and tried but it just seems impossible to overcome Parkinson’s disease (PD)! Does this sound familiar? You may or may not relate to the previous statement. If not...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sensory Overload: A Mount Vesuvius of Anxiety...My wife and I were traveling to Virginia for Labor Day weekend. With her at the wheel, she was able to navigate the rain, traffic, sounds, and lights so I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Parkinson's: Real and Up Close...Do you have to have Parkinson's disease (PD) to write about it? I’ve often thought about and asked myself that question. So, what would you say? Is the information more...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Helpful Hints for Long-Distance Caregiving...Caregiving can be challenging when you live in the same area as a loved one, but it can be even trickier if you’re long-distance. Thankfully, social media and communication apps...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Incredibles: Parkinson's Comfort Pets Are Super Heroes Too...What is it about a furry friend that seems to melt one's troubles away? To me, it's "incredible" to watch; especially when one's troubles include all the symptoms that come along...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Life then Diagnosis then Decision...According to the National Institutes of Health, 41 of every 100,000 people will deal with Parkinson's by their fourth decade of life. By age 80, 1.9% of people will confront...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Looking Differently at Parkinson’s Disease...If I had a dime for every time I heard Parkinson’s disease introduced as a “chronic, degenerative, progressive, incurable illness”, I would be sitting on a treasure trove of dimes...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
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