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.
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It’s World Parkinson’s Day
I am 53 years old and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 23. I have made it my mission to provide Parkinson’s awareness. Thirty plus years with Parkinson’s has taught me a great deal about living well with this chronic condition.
The Mysterious Future
Ben Franklin is quoted to having said: “Do not
Being Malleable Opens Potential Benefit!
Rigidity in thought and body may go hand in hand. Rigidity can be many people’s main complaint when they are first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Keeping active, moving, exercise, and stretching are just a few of the tools to keep in mind when your body starts to stiffen up.
Bouncing Back!
Resilience and flexibility are two traits that we all have
Changes!
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological disorder in America with an estimated 6 million cases worldwide and approximately 1-1.5 million people in the United States.
Be Present!
Be in the moment!
It was just Halloween—so let’s talk about it! WHAT SCARES YOU?
If you are anything like me, you probably don’t need
What does Thanksgiving mean to you?
For me, the holiday resonates with special memories of the
10 Tips to Improving Your Life with Parkinson’s Disease and Other Health Conditions
Diet and Parkinson’s disease seem to go together; which makes complete sense, as reams of research seem to point to the gut as a possible culprit for the illness.
Building a Plan for Your Parkinson’s Disease and Your Health
Without some sort of plan or framework, it is very
Book Review: Parkinson Voice Project
My many thanks  to my friends at the Parkinson Voice
Dyskinesia Isn’t A Dance and It Really Isn’t Funny!
The struggles of coping with dyskinesia and understanding how it differs from tremor.
Nature Heals!
I have just returned from a working vacation in the
Comfortable Routines
A comfortable routine  is not always a bad habit. Cats
Stretch and Grow-10 Keys to Maximizing Your Happiness and Growth
Never lose the curiosity and desire to learn more about everything! The world around us can feed our quest for knowledge and understanding as we continue to learn.
My Chocolate Lab, Lily, is quite a teacher!
If you are an animal lover, dog or cat person,
Taking the mystery out of a reiki treatment.
Calm and Very Cool! The time has come to demystify
Out of Control
Parkinson’s Disease agonist medications (Requip and Mirapex) have been shown
11 Wishes for Doctors’ Offices!
Welcome to my wishlist of what could be, in a
Winter Can Be Cruel
As a child, I used to love winter. I would
The Mystery Goes On!
It has been several months since I experienced the strangest
The Power of Calm
Seeking peace and serenity can only add to your health.
Setting Aside Fear and Anxiety
One of the most common questions that I am asked
Headspace – The App that nudged me back on track.
Who would have that thought a piece of technology, like Headspace, could be so instrumental in reviving my peace and calm.
Determining Health
Dealing with any illness, whether it is Parkinson’s or not, is not an easy task!