There are many voices facing Parkinson’s Disease throughout our community with experiences, perspectives, research information, or helpful ideas that might improve your quality of life.
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Living Well with Parkinson’s disease
Living well with Parkinson’s disease may mean something very different to us all. If we take the time for ourselves and make self-care a priority, we will benefit!
Getting Older with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease
Getting older with young onset Parkinson’s disease provides a unique perspective. Young onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) will always be what I have, no matter how old I get.
Spread Awareness – Be An Advocate To Ending Parkinson’s Disease!
Spreading awareness about and being an advocate for ending Parkinson’s disease is one of the ways I live well with my condition. What will you do to help us spread awareness and advocate for ending Parkinson’s?
Negotiations With Parkinson’s Disease May Take More Candor!
Parkinson’s disease can be disarming when it comes to being heard, being seen, and being understood!
Mind Matters & Parkinson’s disease with Dr. Sarah Lageman
A conversation about mind matters & Parkinson’s disease with neuropsychologist, Dr. Sarah Lageman.
For Young Onset and Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
I was reminded that I have an obligation for young onset and newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, who might learn from my experience. I am dedicated, after 40 years of living with Parkinson’s disease, to offering assistance and benefit to the Parkinson’s community.
Facing Parkinson’s
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and I’m sharing a series called, Facing Parkinson’s. Each day, I will share a piece that I hope helps you as you face Parkinson’s disease.
The Long Road to Hope: Ending Parkinson’s Disease documentary
Not for many years in my 30+ years of Parkinson’s disease have I seen a film that condenses and explains this mysterious illness so well.
Yes, And…For Life with Dr. Robert Cochrane – Tuesday September 12 at 10am ET
Join me on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 10 AM EST (9am CT/8am MT/ 7am PT) for a live online presentation by Dr. Robert Cochrane, PhD discussing Yes, And…For Life! hosted by the Parkinson Social Network.
Mental Health Changes while Facing Parkinson’s
Mental health changes while facing Parkinson’s is a non-motor symptom that needs more awareness. Apathy or depression are real and without awareness and without making a change, can get worse.
Friendships while Facing Parkinson’s
Friendships while facing Parkinson’s disease will either strengthen or eliminate friendships. You will notice that some friendships will change.
Making Self-Care a Priority
Self-care is about making your care a priority… #MotivationMonday
Facing Parkinson’s and Creating Art
Many people facing Parkinson’s disease find that after their diagnosis, they are drawn to creating art. Do you make art? If so, how do you make your art?
Changes for Better Living
Change is often necessary, yet still painful. We make changes for better living and new opportunities, even if we don’t see them immediately. #MotivationMonday
Facing Parkinson’s and Remembering Those Friends that Parkinson’s has Taken
Today, on World Parkinson’s Day, make this a day of remembrance where we might commemorate those who have left us—those who lead us on our path in advocacy, research, clinical trials, education, fitness, or just touched our lives!
Friendship
Friendship makes life better! #MotivationMonday Speaking of friendship, my friend, Larry Gifford, co-founder of PD Avengers is presenting…
Goals and Facing Parkinson’s
Staying on top of our goals and keeping focused with Parkinson’s disease can be very difficult for many of us.
Conversation about Quality of Life Issues and Parkinson’s with Dr. Bradley McDaniels
Dr. Bradley McDaniels of the University of North Texas joins Angela and Karl Robb for a lively conversation about quality of life issues and Parkinson’s disease.
Facing Parkinson’s with the Tools of Humor and Music
Facing Parkinson’s may be easier by taking advantage of the tools of humor and music. Humor and music are wonderful tools that cost very little but are easily implemented into your day.
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Parkinson’s disease Awareness Month has begun! Spreading awareness and information, when at all possible is key. #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth
Do We Have Control?
Do We Have Control? Today, accept that you are not in control and that the few things that you think that you have control of are enough.
The Influence of Life on Parkinson’s
Your Parkinson’s disease doesn’t have to dictate your life, but your life dictates your Parkinson’s disease. #MotivationMonday
Routine and Facing Parkinson’s
You hear both Karl’s (a person with Parkinson’s) and Angela’s (a carepartner) unique perspectives about routine and facing Parkinson’s disease.
Be Open while Facing Parkinson’s
It is a difficult task to face Parkinson’s disease. Choosing to be open to learning to work around this illness may just be the key.
Facing Parkinson’s – Suggestions for Daily Living
When we are facing Parkinson’s, there is so much information
Aging and Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
The difficulty with having Parkinson’s disease and aging is being able to distinguish what symptoms are treatable and which may be harbingers of an urgent red flag action.
Want To Act Up? It May Be A Break from Parkinson’s! It’s Improv!
Where can you take a break from Parkinson’s disease with a group of friends to go places, laugh, create, and expand your imagination for a while, all without leaving your home? Learn the fun and benefits of improv…
Focus on Self-Care
Living well with Parkinson’s disease or any chronic illness requires dedication and a focus to your own self-care in every detail! #MotivationMonday
The more informed that you are, the greater your options!
You are the only one who can decide how you want to navigate your chronic illness. The more informed that you are, the greater your options. There really is power in staying informed! #MotivationMonday
