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
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
