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
Every Question Ever About Parkinson's...In today's world, people often fear to ask someone "different" a question. For many of us growing up (myself included), we had...reactionscomments
The long road...I am Denis Smit. Married for 40 years to the most amazing wife Tertia. I have 3 children and 2 grandchildren whom...reactions1comment
Prescription Musical Chairs Part I...Have you had enough of sky-high prescription prices? Are you tired of insurance plans that won’t cover them? Does the whole process...reactions2comments
Parkinson attack"...I have a question for the community. I was diagnosed with PD in 2015 after at least a decade of “soft” symptoms...reactions1reply
Parkinson's Affect on Vision...I would like to share how my family has benefited from this website. My Dad, who also has Parkinson's, has been having...reactions1reply
What do you wish others knew about being a caregiver or care partner?...It can sometimes be hard to express what it's like to be on the journey of Parkinson's caregiving. What do you wish...reactions10replies
What is the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT)?...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is known for affecting each person in a unique way, meaning everyone will not experience the same symptoms. For...reactionscomments
Parkinson Care Partner Community: Get Involved!...There are many ways for people with PD, their friends, and their family to get involved in the Parkinson’s (PD) community. National...
Satisfaction: What Is It and How Do I Get it?...When I look back at some of my old report cards from as long ago as fifth and sixth grade, I notice...reactionscomments
