People First Language for Us and Them...As an educator, one of the most important things that I taught to others and other people taught me was the value of People First Language. For those people who...reactions2comments
Can I Still Continue Working with Parkinson's?...If I am diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), can I continue working? The short answer is, absolutely! Although PD is a chronic, progressive neurological illness that can be debilitating, with...reactionscomments
What’s Your New Normal Since Diagnosis?...From physical, emotional, and mental wellness to overall well-being of the family unit, Parkinson’s disease takes a toll—sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. To find out more about how those of you...reactions13comments
How do you find light in the darkness?...As a moderator for this site, I read a lot of comments. While many represent the reality of the disease, people have been asking how others stay hopeful. So, in...reactions10replies
Does anyone else have toe cramping?...When medication starts to wear off my big toe feels like the circulation is being cut off. I take meds every 3 1/2 hr. It helps most of the time...reactions4replies
Pauline's Story...My battle with Parkinson's began 18 years ago. Symptoms started as an uncontrollable tremor in the pinkie of my right hand. Intermittent, it hardly bothered me. I did nothing about...reactions1comment
Coping with Parkinson's With Help From My Pets...We have had a pet companion in our lives since we moved to our home 20 years ago. Our beloved Golden Retriever, Sam, was our first “furry family” member. We...reactions11comments
Music Therapy: Sing Your Way Through Parkinson’s...Music has always been uplifting, and it turns out it can also be good for your health. People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can benefit from singing. It is good exercise...reactions2comments
Spun Out of Control On Rytary and Shortage of Neuropsychiatrist is a Dangerous Development...In Boston, MA and I believe nationwide, we have a huge shortage of neuropsych pharmacologists and psychiatrists seeing Parkinson’s Disease patients. I am not getting the quality of care I...reactions16comments
Facades: Dealing with Depression...It’s a tragedy that just doesn’t get addressed nearly as much as it should. I am talking about the tragic hint of thought to harm oneself or worse. I am...reactionscomments
Palliative Care vs. End-of Life/Hospice Care: What's the Difference?...Palliative care, or “supportive care,” can begin as early as diagnosis of a serious or life-threatening illness. It can help improve the comfort and well-being of people living with challenging...reactions1comment
Healthy Dealings with Regrets...Regrets, we all have them, get them, or regret getting them. Often, we use “should of”, “would of”, or “could of”: I “should of” bought Apple stock at 19 and...reactionscomments
Parkinson's Disease: A Blessing in Disguise?...Blessings. Anytime I hear someone say this word, I can hear my nearly 90 year old pap singing: “Showers of blessings, Showers of blessings we need: Mercy-drops round us are...reactions4comments
Loneliness vs Depression...There is a common misconception among people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and those that care for them between loneliness and depression. Although this is not new information, there is...reactionscomments
Never Woulda Guessed...I am 64 and just retired from teaching second grade. Whew! I was diagnosed with PD about 5 years ago although I had symptoms a few years before. I went...reactions4comments
Tips for Washing, Grooming, and Going to the Bathroom with Parkinson’s...Parkinson’s disease can interfere with every aspect of life, including things as simple as using the restroom and going about daily grooming. Here are some tips to help you stay...reactions2comments
PD Pundit: The Best Exercise for Parkinson's...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic sharing his thoughts on exercise routines that are helpful for people with Parkinson's. To read the rest of the...reactionscomments
I try to be patient!...I'm a slow learner. It upsets me that my husband has delusions about me having sex when I was 12. One medication he tried was bad for his heart. He...reactions1comment
To Be or Not Be Out About My PD Diagnosis... That Is the Question...Choosing to be out about Parkinson’s is a big decision. My personal belief is that to be "out" is to control the narrative of how we are perceived. How far out of...reactionscomments
I bore myself...After 5 long years, single and alone with a bad dog, I would think that I was adapting. I am in ways that are important as a good person. I...reactions5comments
