Posts by: Samantha Felder

Dear Parkinson’s disease (PD), Wow, I can’t believe that we’ve been together for nearly 10 years. Our relationship has been a roller-coaster ride, that’s for sure. We’ve had our ups ... Read more

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021

Advice from the Parkinson’s Community for Newly Diagnosed Patients

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Imagine moving to a brand-new town, thousands of miles away from anyone you know. How would you feel after a few days? Weeks? Months? The feeling of isolation that might ... Read more

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021

A Parkinson’s Diagnosis From My Dad’s Perspective

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I would like to welcome back my dad, Craig Barbian. Since our discussion in a two-part series last June was so well received, I thought it would be a neat ... Read more

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

Anxiety: A Silent Symptom of Parkinson’s Disease

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Anxiety is the secret poison of Parkinson’s disease. While it is not a symptom many people associate with the condition, many of us still suffer from it. What is anxiety? ... Read more

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021

Apps Can Benefit People With Parkinson’s Disease

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As a 31-year-old, I spend a lot of time on my phone, whether that means talking to my friends, researching something for work, or playing a mindless game. I think ... Read more

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021

My Dad Shares His Perspective on My Parkinson’s Journey, Part 2

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Last in a series. Read part one. I am so honored to have my dad, Craig Barbian, join me again today to continue our discussion from last week about my ... Read more

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021

My Dad Looks Back on My Parkinson’s Diagnosis, Part 1

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First in a two-part series. With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, I decided to get my father’s thoughts on Parkinson’s disease. I would like to introduce my best friend, ... Read more

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

My Top Tips for a Newly Diagnosed Parkinson’s Patient

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Dear new Parkinson’s patient (aka Parkie), Welcome to your new lifelong community. It’s sort of like you are marrying the disease. “Do you, new Parkinson’s patient, take this disease to ... Read more

June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

What I Learned From Joining an Inclusive Theater Group

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“O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” I’m sure many of you recognize that quote from Shakespeare. If you don’t, no big deal, just blame it on the Parkinson’s. But ... Read more

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

With Parkinson’s, Sometimes Laughter Is the Best Medicine

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Q: “What instructions do they not need to put on Parkinson’s medications?” A: “Shake well before use.” Q: “How do you greet a person with Parkinson’s?” A: “What’s shakin’?” Corny, ... Read more

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021

After My Parkinson’s Diagnosis, I Finally Learned to ‘Embrace the Shake’

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“Parkinson’s? What is that? I can’t get that, I’m too young.” When I was growing up, my parents often told me I was born in the wrong decade. I had ... Read more