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Category: Philosophy
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.
FDA Reaches Out To Learn More On Those With Parkinson’s Disease
Yesterday, I had the honor and privilege of testifying in
A Gentle Reminder
This is a gentle reminder to all the selfless caregivers,
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.
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.
Changing Your Stripes
No matter what you want to call it, patterns, cycles,
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
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!
Looking At Change
I for one, have never been great with change! The reality of the situation is that change happens whether I want it or not. The energy, time, emotion, and effort, that we spend could be used so much better if we didn’t chase what we know can’t be changed.
Making A Point!
Getting your point across is what we all strive to
Determining Health
Dealing with any illness, whether it is Parkinson’s or not, is not an easy task!
5 Keys to Health
Consider this for your search for health and wellness:
Laughing feels good–but does more!
Laughter, giggles, chuckles, guffaws, and smiles are powerful tools for
No Holiday For Parkinson’s Awareness
Those of us living with the illness as well as our care partners, caregivers, and close relatives, are all well aware of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual toll that Parkinson’s can take.
10 Pieces of Parkinson’s Awareness
April has been declared to be Parkinson’s Awareness Month. So, I pose this question to you—what does that mean?
Momentum
Monday mornings can be exciting or drudgery, depending upon your
A Friend’s Inspirational Story
Parkinson’s disease has given me many gifts, lessons, and opportunities. I am forever thankful for the amazing people that I have met and developed friendships with over the past 20+ years.
Take Time To Appreciate
The people that we encounter leave indelible impressions that can
