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July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

What We Wish We Had Known

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There is a question circulating once again in the Parkinson’s forums and Facebook groups. “What do you wish you had known when you were first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease?” This ... Read more

July 2, 2020July 6, 2020

Learning to Live Simply With Parkinson’s Disease

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A sign hangs above my desk with only one word on it: “Simplify.” The sign isn’t fancy by any means. But it does make me stop to ponder what that ... Read more

July 2, 2020July 6, 2020

Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones?

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A few weeks ago, I impulsively purchased a book of “Joy Notes” at a restaurant gift shop. The purpose of the book is to tear out the notes and share ... Read more

July 1, 2020July 2, 2020

Finding a Community Through Forum Participation

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The Parkinson’s News Today Forums are designed to create a safe environment for those impacted by the disease. Whether we are discussing our lifestyles or looking for ways to connect, ... Read more

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020

No Matter Your Age, We’re in This Together

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I recently read that Parkinson’s disease affects an estimated 1 in 100 people over age 60. When I started my Parkinson’s journey, I was in high school. I didn’t know ... Read more

June 26, 2020June 29, 2020

Rethinking Exercise With Parkinson’s

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I hate facing the effort it takes to start daily exercise. I hate the way I feel the next day — like I have been pummeled with nunchuks. But ever ... Read more

June 25, 2020June 26, 2020

Going Through the Fires of Parkinson’s … and Blooming

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In the same way a wildfire can take your breath away, so can a flower. Especially if it’s standing amid charred, blackened earth. Once there stood tall majestic black oaks, ... Read more

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020

Holding Your Thoughts Captive to Ease Anxiety

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I was doing OK until I read the title of a webinar: “Navigating the New Normal.” Then it hit me — there is no normal. As they say, normal is ... Read more

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020

A Crack in the Wellness Shield

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Sirens, flashing red and blue hazard lights, and Dr. C slumped in a gray felt recliner with the pallor to match. A greatly worried Neo (the neocortex of Dr. C’s ... Read more

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

You Beat Parkinson’s by Living Your Life

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Stuart Scott, ESPN’s beloved late sportscaster, once said, “You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live.” I say you beat ... Read more

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

On the Hunt for a New Car

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Driving. It’s an everyday activity we take for granted, and one more piece of our independence that Parkinson’s disease may eventually take from us. Driving is a complex task that ... Read more

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020

Despite My Weariness, I Continue to Encourage Others

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With Parkinson’s disease, sometimes it feels as if I’ve been carrying a ball and chain around for years. Those chains have the ability to pull me down into shades of ... Read more

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020

Beginning the Journey Back to Health

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Hell on earth, that’s what it was. I was shocked by becoming legally blind in addition to worsening Parkinson’s symptoms, including what I call SEM (surges of exaggerated mood) attacks, ... Read more

June 11, 2020June 12, 2020

The Silent Pain of Parkinson’s

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It may take a while to get a diagnosis for Parkinson’s disease. You may see several neurologists, physicians, or movement disorder specialists before receiving correct results. It’s easier to diagnose ... Read more

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020

Is Journaling for You?

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Ever since I can remember I have kept a journal. People use journals to record their dreams, prayers, activities, and even the weather. In the end, our journals are thrown ... Read more