Living with Parkinson's Disease for over 40 years
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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 A phrase or term in
Nutrition in general is a vital component to our daily health and to someone with Parkinson’s, diet is even more crucial. Staying hydrated and eating the right fruits and vegetables will keep your digestion active to help avoid constipation.
On occasion I get requests to endorse, promote, or mention
No matter what you want to call it, patterns, cycles,
I am fresh back from Alaska where I was treated
Parkinson’s disease can force us to make major life alterations
Parkinson’s never asked me if it come and play,
It’s the kind of houseguest you wish would go away.
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.
Keeping focus and staying mindful is a daily challenge for
Modern medicine is remarkable and the leaps that we have made show great promise for our future.
Whether you have Parkinson’s disease or not in your life, I have discovered one important constant that makes a difference.
Look beyond what you may not know. Keep an open mind and answers start to show.
It has occurred to me that there are so many
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.
Parkinson’s disease has taught me so much about living! It has brought me a perspective, a purpose, and a focus!
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.
Getting your point across is what we all strive to
Dealing with any illness, whether it is Parkinson’s or not, is not an easy task!
I am so honored to be recognized with so many
Consider this for your search for health and wellness:
Laughter, giggles, chuckles, guffaws, and smiles are powerful tools for
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.
April has been declared to be Parkinson’s Awareness Month. So, I pose this question to you—what does that mean?
UPDATE! Just in case you missed it, here is the
Monday mornings can be exciting or drudgery, depending upon your
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.
10 Suggestions to Improve the Doctor-Patient Visit (from a patient’s viewpoint)
The people that we encounter leave indelible impressions that can
