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Category: 2015
10 Holiday Suggestions For Those Dealing With Parkinson’s Disease
The added pressure of trying to produce “the right gift” and to cook “the right meal” on top of dealing with your Parkinson’s disease probably isn’t of benefit to your condition…
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.
The Photo Bug
It’s official–I have a confession! Maybe, it is an obsession,
Joe Sartore’s Photo Ark
Joe Sartore’s Photo Ark of extinct or near extinct species on this planet is moving, inspiring, tearful, shameful, eye-opening, jaw-dropping, and purely beautiful.
Thankful in 2015!
As Thanksgiving rapidly nears, I am compelled to once again
Making Choices
Let’s stop worrying about the parts of our lives that we can’t possibly change.
Bond Is Back and Parkinson’s Is Still Here
Today, the newest James Bond blockbuster, SPECTRE, is released in
ASoftVoice.com Reaches to 200th Post
It has always been my intention to provide the readers, both Parkinson’s disease related and not, a thought, a picture, or a story that might inspire or spark conversation.
A Look At Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease
At the time of my diagnosis, I was said to be in the rare two percentile of patients. Now, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) it is estimated four percent of people with PD are diagnosed before the age of 50. It is estimated that 60,000 new cases are diagnosed a year and somewhere between 1 million to 1.5 million people in the United States are living with it.
10 Observations For People With Parkinson’s To Consider
These are just a few of my observations from living with Parkinson’s disease for over 30 years. I hope you find them to be of help and encourage you to share what have learned with me and my readers.
A Twenty Year Old Speech Rings True
I was going through my files of paperwork and came across years of documents that I considered to be motivational, inspirational, and truly worth being read and reread.
Why Did The Medication Stop Working So Fast–The Antibiotic Dilemma
When my medications turned off immediately for no apparent reason, I was befuddled and beyond worried. Not long ago a good friend experienced the same perplexing event with no medical forewarning.
Dogs Give Us So Much!
Animals have healing properties all of their own. Look deep into these amazing and loving eyes and you can sense the intense power.
10 Minutes May Exceed 10 Benefits!
I have strategies to counteract Parkinson’s disease, but like most of us, I falter and forget to use them. I am exploring a 10 minute a day mind and body exercise program…
Fighting Parkinson’s?
There is no question that Parkinson’s disease can be a tremendous struggle, filled with changes and developments. My theory is that when we ‘wage war, go to battle, or fight’, we highlight stress, violence, and turmoil.
Back To School?
Back To School A phrase or term in
I Will Choose Will Become An Anthem of Strength & Hope
On occasion I get requests to endorse, promote, or mention
Alaska Awareness
I am fresh back from Alaska where I was treated
Thought of the Day 2
Parkinson’s disease can force us to make major life alterations
Staying Social and Involved Is Empowering
Parkinson’s never asked me if it come and play,
It’s the kind of houseguest you wish would go away.
Missing
If you read my blog, I am a positive person but I see far too many friends disappearing from our community. As these voices go silent, it becomes easier for them to go missing.
Being Mindful plus Adding Knowledge
Keeping focus and staying mindful is a daily challenge for
Things Change
Modern medicine is remarkable and the leaps that we have made show great promise for our future.
Thought of the Day 1
Whether you have Parkinson’s disease or not in your life, I have discovered one important constant that makes a difference.
Monday Poem
Look beyond what you may not know. Keep an open mind and answers start to show.
Health and Healing
It will take change to make a difference in our own care. We can’t rely totally on Western medicine. You only see your neurologist a few times a year.
I Didn’t Volunteer For Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease has taught me so much about living! It has brought me a perspective, a purpose, and a focus!
