Watching my husband change (for the better!)...My husband, Floyd, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease four years ago. At first, I just noticed some small changes in him –...reactions1comment
Can A Simple Eye Scan Detect Parkinson's?...An optical scan of the retina may be able to detect changes marking the early stages of Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers in...reactionscomments
Pain in lower back and buttocks...Almost daily I suffer with pain (sometimes severe) in either the lower back and or deep in the buttocks, My question is...reactions12replies
Gretchen’s Top 10 Christmas Gifts for People with Parkinson’s...Back by popular demand is my top 10 gifts for people with Parkinson’s disease! The holidays can be stressful enough without having...reactionscomments
Frank Church...Frank Church is a Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) in the...
My Story...I was diagnosed in June of 2018 and my company after 22 years of service put me of disability because I was...reactions3comments
Gretchen’s Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Care Partners of People with Parkinson’s...“I am a Caregiver… What is YOUR Superpower?” Being a care partner for someone with Parkinson’s is no easy task. As both...reactionscomments
Myths and Facts About Living Wills...A living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often...reactionscomments
Rock Steady Boxing: Some Choices...Participating in Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is the single most important thing I have done for myself since diagnosis five years ago...reactionscomments
Parkie Like a Rock Star!...In life, there are some people who transcend the nature of what they do to become something greater. By virtue of our...reactions1comment
Parkinson's Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss the causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are...reactions2comments
5 PD Symptoms Nobody Talks About...Most people think of Parkinson’s disease (PD) as a neurodegenerative motor disorder. When you picture someone with Parkinson’s you imagine someone with...reactions6comments
Who Should Be Included in Your Parkinson's Care Team?...I heard these words, “you have Parkinson’s” and didn’t have a clue as to what was heading my way. Among other things...reactionscomments
Help Isn’t Just a Four-Letter Word...The monster storm, Florence, is just one of the many unexpected, unavoidable, and life-altering experiences to test our ability to adapt. The...reactionscomments
Etsmith's Story...My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s just over 27 years ago. He was a handsome young police captain and I served as...reactions1comment
Changes In My Life...For more than 30 years I bred beautiful American Shorthair show cats. My husband Michael and I would travel across the country...reactions1comment
What is a Living Will?...The word "will" can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
Art Therapy: A Technique That May Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms...Art therapy is a technique that has been applied to improve numerous varied conditions. It has been demonstrated to reduce stress, lower...reactions1comment
Locked in Time...When one is dealing with an illness like Parkinson’s, time is completely unpredictable and often difficult to manage. Between weighing outside stimuli...reactionscomments
An Attitude of Gratitude - Does a Body Good!..."The more you recognize and express gratitude for the things you have, the more things you will have to express gratitude for."...reactionscomments
