Photo courtesy of Julie Fitzgerald Day 6 of 30 This is Julie Fitzgerald’s story: Parkinson’s is an uninvited, unwanted guest who has taken up residence in my body. There is nothing I can do to make it leave. I can only control it some of the time. The disease…
Photo courtesy of Laura Imbimbo Day 5 of 30 This is Laura Imbimbo’s story: I had a wake-up call four and a half years ago that changed my life. It all began with micrographia, tiny cramped handwriting. I’m an artistic person who loves to write, and always had…
Photo courtesy of Mike Krukar Day 4 of 30 This is Mike Krukar’s story: Like most adventures, it really is impossible to identify when it all began. Foot dragging, stumbling, and then some falling had become part of my daily life. There was a doctor’s referral to a neurologist.
Photo courtesy of Gauri Khare Day 3 of 30 This is Gauri Khare’s story: One fine morning, I was startled to find that my neck had become stiff and rigid. There was tightness in my left fingers. My actions had dramatically slowed and I was walking as though limping…
Photo courtesy of Brittany Dunnum Day 2 of 30 This is Brittany Dunnum’s (@brittanyd_20) story: Hey, friends! Brittany, soon-to-be speech therapist, here. As I’m about to begin my career as a speech language pathologist, I am reflecting upon some of the impactful life moments bringing me to this…
Photo courtesy of Barbara Traynor Day 1 of 30 This is Barbara Traynor’s story: “Don’t blame everything on Parkinson’s, Barbara.” Sage advice from my first neurologist, a most knowledgeable and compassionate man. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2014 at age 75, and am ashamed to say that…
Parkinson’s News Today is bringing back its “30 Days of Parkinson’s” initiative for the second year during Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month in April. This project is aimed at raising awareness by highlighting different voices within the Parkinson’s community. Every day in April, we will feature a story from someone…
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“I think for me, any great art is art which communicates human emotion.” – Greg Lake Good art evokes emotion. This sculpture, by Simone Wojciechowski, titled “Tired Soul,” represents exactly how I feel: “Tired Soul” by Simone Wojciechowski. (Courtesy of Simone Wojciechowski Sculptures) Why am I tired? Lately, I…
Recently, the Parkinson’s Foundation partnered with the American College of Sports Medicine to provide new exercise recommendations for people with Parkinson’s and certified exercise professionals. The goals of this collaboration are admirable and long overdue. They seek to: Ensure standards of care for exercise professionals working with people…
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