Category: Living Well

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Making a choice!

2021, Living Well, Motivation Monday, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

Today’s Motivation Monday is on deciding to take charge of our lives. I am even asking you to make a decision. Had I chosen to believe that I was dealing with a chronic illness with no options, I would not be here thirty years later. I made a choice. #MotivationMonday

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Building Your Parkinson’s Virtual Wellness Plan with Polly Dawkins via Parkinson Social Network (PSN)

2020, Education & Support, Living Well, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's

Angela and I were the hosts for speaker Polly Dawkins, Executive Director, of the Davis Phinney Foundation during a webinar organized by the Parkinson Social Network (PSN).

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The Home in Transition!

2020, Comedy, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care

This pandemic has led us to turning our family homes into a workplace, an online schoolhouse, and with telemedicine, our doctor’s office. The safety and convenience of telemedicine have altered and changed life as we know it, for good.

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The New and Improved Tools & Resource page!

2020, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Parkinson's Disease, Research, Self Care, Support Groups, Wellness

Stay informed and aware of what people with Parkinson’s disease are writing about, how they are dealing with the illness, and find information that may inspire or educate. Gain perspective and get unique views from people from all over the world.

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The Missing Month–Where Have I Been?

2020, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Self Care, Wellness

I am back, after taking almost a month-long adventure-road trip to Key West and back to Northern Virginia. For about 3 weeks, Angela, Lily, the Chocolate Lab, and I explored the Southeast coast and sucked up the warm breezes, compelling sunsets, and miles of open road.

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Getting What You Need-Support

2020, Education & Support, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Support Groups, Young Onset Parkinson's

The reality is that a well-run support group offers camaraderie, information, and a wisdom that comes from so many, all in one place. When you find a good group, it feels like another family and a place that you belong.

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Ideas For The New Year

2020, Education, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

It’s a new year and the thought of those resolutions on the club napkin are but distant memories. Seriously, resolutions can be wonderful intentions yet only to create a burden that wasn’t the intention in the first place.

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It’s National Family Caregivers Month-Here are some thoughts!

A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

CarePartner/Caregiver Appreciation Those of us living with Parkinson’s disease and have a caregiver or care

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Rock Steady Boxing is making a difference in my Parkinson’s disease!

Education, Education & Support, Exercise, Health, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Videos, Wellness 3 comments

Rock Steady Boxing and my coach, Alec Langstein (https://rocksteadynova.com/), have made me stronger, fitter, and quicker. There is a definite and noticeable improvement in my mobility, agility, and balance.

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