Parkinson's Anxieties: Financial Stress...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness, like Parkinson's disease, and its side effects. Phrases in...reactions1comment
How I Deal with Chronic Pain in Parkinson's...A large number of aging adults (65+ years of age) and many of us with Parkinson's are dealing with chronic pain. However...reactions5comments
The Emma Watch: A Wearable Device to Ease PD Tremors...Editor's Note: The Emma Watch was a prototype designed by Microsoft specifically made for someone with PD. Unfortunately, it is uncertain if...reactions37comments
What Antidepressants are Safe for People with Parkinson’s?...A hot topic in the Parkinson’s community is whether it is safe to take antidepressants when you have depression and Parkinson's disease (PD)...reactionscomments
What Not to Say to Someone with Parkinson’s Disease...We all do it—we all say that thing, putting our foot in our mouths, and then immediately regret it. We tend to...reactions14comments
Diagnosed at 33...I was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson about 5 years ago, when I was 33 years old. I'm tired of taking medication...reactions3comments
Back to Basics: Managing Stress While Caregiving...Being a care partner for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease can have many rewards and many moments of stress. With the...reactions1comment
Taking an Active Role in Your Health...For some patients, taking an active role in your health and being more involved in your healthcare team can be challenging. Some...reactions2comments
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: A Parkinson's Wake-Up Call...Sleep disturbances are common in those with Parkinson's disease (PD). Sleep disorders are also thought to be influential over neurological health. For...reactions6comments
Pain: An Invisible Symptom of Parkinson's...When thinking about PD, some of the symptoms that come to mind the quickest are visible issues, like tremor, shuffling gait, speech...reactions2comments
Family...i was diagnosed with MSA-P in august of 2017, also with addison disease ,it’s been a long 3 years. i used to...reactionscomments
I Can’t Hear My Spouse with PD - What Can I Do?...Recently, in a weekend retreat with both patients and caregivers the two biggest complaints I heard from both parties were 1) my...reactions2comments
Jury is still out...I'm 53. Where to start. Well I have been told to see a neurologist but that is probably 6 months away. My...reactions3replies
Is Parkinsonism the Same as Parkinson's Disease?...Parkinsonism is a group of neurological conditions that manifest as movement problems such as tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity. It is...reactionscomments
Take the 2019 Media Habits Survey...Netflix? Cable? YouTube? Streaming? Catching a show on your tablet or smartphone? Tell us about your watch style!...
5 Things Every Person With Parkinson’s Should Avoid...Escalators are great modes of getting around for those of us without balance issues, those of us who don’t trip, and any...reactionscomments
4 Common Types of Leg Pain in Parkinson's...One of the biggest complaints I hear from people with Parkinson's disease (PD) is severe leg pain. As a fellow, if I...reactions12comments
For Care Partners: Tips To Help Make Time for Self-Care...How many people do you care for? Just managing your family can be a full-time job. If you work and/or are a...reactions1comment
Using Compassion to Cope with Parkinson's Disease...Living with a chronic and progressive illness such as Parkinson’s disease can result in mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety...reactions7comments
Stuttering & Parkinson’s: Searching for Links...There is much talk about a connection between stuttering and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Many in online PD communities have mentioned stuttering when...reactions9comments
