"Parkie Pets" Are A Parkinson's Patients' BFF...Way, way, waaaaay, back in the summer of 2007, my four children came up with the most amazing idea! Their daddy's birthday was coming up soon. As four kids between the ages...reactions2comments
What Are Some Nagging Concerns About Parkinson's You Can't Shake ?...Living with Parkinson’s disease can be a constant challenge. PD can affect so many aspects of a person’s daily life and overall well-being. One thing many with PD can attest...reactions62comments
Advice for the Working Person with Parkinson's...In life, we all need a mentor guide to show us the way. We all need professional assistance and advice in all we do. Here, a good teacher can take...reactionscomments
Parkinson's and Intimacy: Opposites Don't Attract...The idea of intimacy seems to divide into two camps when we apply it to Parkinson’s. First is the idea of being able to trust someone with our innermost feelings...reactionscomments
Dave's Story...My name is Dave Koch. I am originally from Grand Forks, North Dakota. Both of my parents were physical therapists. As I grew up, I watched them work with all...reactions6comments
It's Recess! So, Call Your Congressman...Recess! Around my house, Alice Cooper can be heard belting "school's out for summer!" I know you know the song, "School's Out!" But did you also know that is not just...reactions2comments
Freezing of Gait: Prevention and Potential Treatments...Freezing of gait, or FOG, is said to affect approximately 7 percent of individuals with early Parkinson’s disease (PD) and more than half of those with advanced PD. This is...reactionscomments
The Right Medication On Time Every Time...One frequently asked question is about managing medication to maximize its efficacy and it goes like this: "Why doesn’t my medication seem to work?" True to its form, Parkinson’s disease...reactions5comments
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
