Karen Kelly...I was just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in July 2018. My job forced me to choose between being laidoff, fired or go...reactions4comments
"Who Am I?" Trying to Find Myself With Parkinson's...‘Who Am I?’, It is a question that has puzzled us all, but maybe even a little more for those with Parkinson's...reactions2comments
"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...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...reactions63comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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)...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...reactions16comments
