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February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

Just Having a Laugh Could Be All You Need for This Moment

March is the month that amuses us with many things, besides the infamous St. Patrick’s Day. You know, that day in the middle of the month when we dress up ... Read more

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

Together Our Disease Communities Form an Unstoppable Team

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“Snowflakes. One of nature’s most fragile things, but just look at what they do when they stick together.” – Unknown As I look out my window, it is snowing. Watching ... Read more

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021

Supporting My Dad as He Faces Unique Challenges With Parkinson’s

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I don’t have Parkinson’s disease, but my dad does. And sometimes I wonder how lonely it can be. Even when we as loved ones try to understand the disease, experiencing ... Read more

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

Access to Information About Parkinson’s Disease Is Getting Better

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It wasn’t long after I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than 17 years ago that I started my blog, Parkinson’s Journey. Due to a general lack of information at ... Read more

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

COVID-19 and Flu Viruses Can Worsen Parkinson’s Symptoms

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It’s flu season, my least favorite time of year. I always experience some flu-like reactions to the vaccine and get a mild viral infection anyway. This year, after receiving two ... Read more

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021

Our Parkinson’s Journeys May Be Different, but You Are Not Alone

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Every Parkinson’s disease patient has their own way of dealing with their diagnosis. Sometimes we accept it immediately. After all, we may have had a nagging idea that something wasn’t ... Read more

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021

Singing, Laughing, and Humming Can Bring Little Victories

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Recently, my husband, Mike, commented on my ability to recall song lyrics. When we are in the car, I start singing along to any song that comes on the radio. ... Read more

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021

The Parkinson’s Journey Is Difficult, but We Know We Are Loved

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I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease almost 20 years ago. Many of us with this disease can tell you when we first started noticing symptoms, which can be quite a time ... Read more

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

Be an Encourager Today

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Sometimes we don’t want to go another day trapped inside a body that seeks to control our thoughts, moods, and feelings. If we need to have Parkinson’s, we want to ... Read more

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021

My Symptoms Are Worsening, but Everyone Thinks I Look ‘Fine’

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“I feel terrible, yet everyone thinks I look fine.” I’ve heard this sentiment expressed many times by folks with Parkinson’s disease. So, why do we feel so bad? I was ... Read more

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021

The Woman Who Taught Me How to Be Blind Yet Able to See

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Several years ago, I attended a women’s conference. The speaker was very pretty. Her Dorothy Hamill haircut — most popular for the times — was styled just so, and her ... Read more

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021

How Do You Know When Your Parkinson’s Is Getting Worse?

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One of my biggest problems with the current science about Parkinson’s disease is the way that progression is described. Early stages of the disease are poorly understood and explained. The ... Read more

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

Holding Hands Helps Me Face the Darkness of Anxiety

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One of my favorite sights is a dad and his child walking together and holding hands. I also absolutely love hearing the childhood laughter that comes from Dad rolling on ... Read more

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

Keeping the Romance Alive With Stay-at-Home Date Nights

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This New Year’s Eve was, well, different. Our tuxedo, gown, and sparkly shoes were replaced by shorts, T-shirts, comfy pajamas, and slippers. My husband, Mike, and I didn’t have a ... Read more

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

My Dad’s Parkinson’s Progression Reminds Me of Benjamin Button

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When we’re born into this world, it takes us about seven months to sit up for the first time. It takes about a year to learn how to walk. The ... Read more