Stories

When I put his gait belt on Bright yellow plastic With a hard black plastic buckle I feed the end through the buckle Holding the buckle open Careful not to...

About 4 years ago (which was 5 years after diagnosis) I was waiting to see my local neurologist. As I entered his consulting room he commented, "I’ve been watching you...

In the late '70s, early '80s I developed involuntary nodding of my head and could do nothing to control it. I saw 2 or 3 doctors about this but, I...

By Louis McCann All my life I have been in positions of leadership. Throughout those years I often struggled with what that meant. Was I destined to be a leader?...

Hi Everybody, it's Ernie. Well, how is everyone doing? I wanted to tell you another story about memory. Do you remember I suggested we all try to put some humor...

I'm in my 80th year and was diagnosed with PD about 3 years ago. It all started when I was at the hospital trying to find out why I was...

I was very active in my life until 2018, when I began having problems with my right side (leg, ankle, foot, and handwriting). I moved from Seattle, WA to Sugar...

Yes, you read that right! I have been diagnosed with PARKINSIONISM. The first time the doctors said that "strange word" I thought they were kidding...and I did NOT like that!...

First got Parkinson’s years ago and every day’s a challenge but I get through. Don’t know but how do you get a good neurologist? I’m having trouble also getting good...

I was diagnosed 2 years ago this September. My life is nothing short of a roller coaster. I am a retired nurse; but I have to tell you, I've learned...

I’m going to turn 70 later this year and my retirement is not going as I planned. After a life of independence and good health, I now can’t walk and...

Doctors and many other types of smart people agree: The most effective remedy for insomnia is to get plenty of sleep. This is easier said than done, of course, especially...

I'm 60 and not feeling a day over 20. I want to get on with so many new things and new adventures. I will as soon as I beat this...

In 2012 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. It came as a shock to me I said here it goes again. I had just survived a colon cancer operation successfully (by...

I have had Parkinson’s disease for about 7 years and have been on numerous tablets, which I found made me like a zombie, so I decided to stop taking so...

Everyone reading this is on my mind. I pray for you and your family. Daily. Stay strong, and positive, do only what ya can, it's enough. Y'all are blessings to...

Hi everyone, this is my first time writing on here, so here goes. I'm Sharon I'm 52, and 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson's. I had symptoms for...

Since October last year, things have been very difficult with trying to walk with severe bone on bone arthritis in my left hip and my left knee as my knee...

The term "socialite" was my mother's, who was elated when I was named one of our city's debutantes years ago. At the time, I was following a dream to become...

I was diagnosed on July 27, 2021. After making a second trip to the ER I was admitted directly to the ICU with severe Hypoxia and Covid Pneumonia. I don't...