Parkinson’s News Today Columns

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020

Life’s History Can Lead to a Strong Conductor

The conductor is a mental construct that supports metacognitive processes while in a rested state. That means it is a nonjudgmental observer of the mind that is curious without causing ... Read more

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

A Fresh Look at Hallucinations and Parkinson’s

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A loud crack. I turned and yelled at my grandson, “Keep the billiard balls on the table!” The noise was so loud that I was sure the ball had smashed ... Read more

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020

Fishing for a Parkinson’s Victory

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Sometimes you’re living life to the fullest and forgetting Parkinson’s while doing something you never expected. Recently, for me, it was fishing — something outside my comfort zone. Fishing — ... Read more

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020

Preventing Conductor Malfunction During a ‘Perfect Storm’

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It was one of those “perfect storm” weeks, when everything came together in a cumulative effect to make life miserable. Too much stress on my system makes it exceedingly difficult ... Read more

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

What the ‘Sandwich Generation’ Tells Us About Heroes

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I heard something recently that was new to me — that we are living in “sandwich times.” In other words, this is the “sandwich generation.” It’s a time in history ... Read more

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

My Top 6 Criteria for Choosing a Doctor

COVID-19 Columns, Parkinson’s News Today Columns

Finding the right doctor who meets your needs as a person with Parkinson’s disease can be daunting. I have consulted with 11 neurologists, seven of whom were movement disorder specialists ... Read more

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020

Conductor Training Can Help You Manage Parkinson’s Symptoms

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Conductor brain training has made living with Parkinson’s disease easier for me. The most amazing thing I discovered while using what I call “the conductor” is that signals coming into ... Read more

September 3, 2020September 4, 2020

We Must Water Ourselves as We Water Our Gardens

COVID-19 Columns, Parkinson’s News Today Columns

It’s finally time to open the front windows. A slight breeze has arrived to cast the hot air far (I hope) into the east. With the opening of the windows ... Read more

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

Playing the Parkinson’s Wild Card

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“Parkinson’s will not define me.” That was my mantra when I received my diagnosis five years ago. Today, I write about Parkinson’s, participate in Parkinson’s research studies, and teach classes ... Read more

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

How Family and Friends Can Show They Care

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‘What is something your friends and family can do to show you how much they care?’ A while back, someone asked people with Parkinson’s disease this question on a public ... Read more

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

Brain Training Using the Conductor

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Imagine that it is a bad day, and you are also in a Parkinson’s disease “off-period.” Normally, it would be time to rest, right? But what if family arrives for ... Read more

August 27, 2020August 28, 2020

Getting Exercise Any Which Way You Can

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I have frequented a gym for the past two years, participating in Rock Steady Boxing classes. I love the fellowship and camaraderie with other people who understand the Parkinson’s journey ... Read more

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020

Have You Seen Your Parkinson’s As a Second Chance?

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I am reading a book whose story is set in a fictitious town by the name of Second Chance. We all know the phrase “second chance” is more than a ... Read more

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020

Loud Emotions Can Be Risky. Here’s How to Change Course

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They all stood and watched the dog run through my gardens, trampling the newly transplanted iris and hostas. Neighbors called for their poorly trained dog to come. It did not. ... Read more

August 20, 2020August 21, 2020

Staying as Healthy as You Can With Parkinson’s Disease

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I sit here and look out my window. My garden is drooping in the 100-degree heat. A friend sends a photo of her cactus as it lies lifeless in its ... Read more