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Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...

“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...

April 1 marks the first day of Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. This month, our theme is finding a middle ground. Life is full of ebbs and flows, pushes and pulls...

During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go unnoticed despite the major impact your illness has...

Each year, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is observed in October. This year, October 10 will mark the day to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the...

For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...

With approximately 60,000 Americans being diagnosed with Parkinson's each year, preventing this disease is on the forefront of the scientific and medical community. Along with prevention, is the need for...

It's April and that means it's Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month! This community knows that Parkinson's disease is much more complex than what appears on the surface -- the symptoms go...

Self-care might sound like a buzzword, but in the face of pandemics and natural disasters, it’s downright necessary. There is a fine balance between protecting your physical health and guarding...

Caregivers want to ensure that their loved ones are receiving the best care possible. For many caregivers and care partners, attending medical appointments is one of the biggest ways they're...

Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental health is on our minds. Mental Health Month...

Every April, ParkinsonsDisease.net engages the Parkinson's disease (PD) community to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease. This April, during Parkinson's Awareness Month 2019, we want to bring to light not only...

It's true that not all heroes wear capes. Being a caregiver or care partner demands a level of strength that many don't realize they have, and it can be exhausting...

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month! While spreading awareness for Parkinson's disease (PD) isn't limited to one month, it is often misunderstood and we want to highlight what it's like...

With all of the areas of life that Parkinson's impacts, relationships can often be a challenging subject. The people closest to you may now take on a role of support...

Receiving a Parkinson's disease diagnosis can be a jarring and distressing experience. The flood of thoughts and emotions can make it difficult to know what to do next. An important...

Whether it's traveling to another's house or hosting a gathering at your own, getting ready for the holidays can take you out of your daily routine in managing your Parkinson's...

Whether it's ensuring that the correct medication schedule is followed, driving to a doctor's appointment, or helping with everyday tasks, caregivers and care partners of people with Parkinson's disease wear...

While Parkinson's disease is considered a movement disorder, there are many symptoms which are unseen by others. These symptoms can sometimes be more devastating than the physical symptoms of PD...

Whether mild or severe, pain is a symptom felt by many of those with Parkinson's disease. Musculoskeletal pain, nerve pain, and dystonia are some of the types of pain that...