Posts by: BNS Staff

30 Days of PAR

Day 8 of 30 This is Tamara Sutherland’s story: Our Parkinson’s story begins three and a half years after my husband, Marcus, and I were married, when he was 52. ... Read more

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021

30 Days of Parkinson’s: My Garden Sanctuary Helps Me Cope

30 Days of PAR

Day 7 of 30 Dr. C is a research theoretician, brain rehabilitation clinician, and college professor. This is his story: Managing Parkinson’s disease symptoms is a full-time job. Every day ... Read more

April 6, 2021April 8, 2021

30 Days of Parkinson’s: My Parkinson’s Journey

30 Days of PAR

Photo courtesy of Marcia DrostDay 6 of 30 This is Marcia Drost’s story: My name is Marcia Drost, and I have Parkinson’s. I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and educator. ... Read more

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

“I felt dizzy every time I stood up and wondered if it was my Parkinson’s. I later learned it was a separate condition called symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH)” Sponsored Post

30 Days of Parkinson’s: Exploring Clinical Trials Has Given Me Purpose

30 Days of PAR

Day 5 of 30 This is Joseph P. O’Connor’s story: After I was diagnosed in late 2016, I realized I had to find something that would give my life a ... Read more

April 4, 2021April 5, 2021

30 Days of Parkinson’s: Learning to Dance at the Unplanned Party

30 Days of PAR

Day 4 of 30 This is Lori DePorter’s story: For the past six years, I’ve been a guest at a party that I never imagined attending — “The Parkie Party.” ... Read more

April 3, 2021April 5, 2021

30 Days of Parkinson’s: I Found Exercise to Be the Best Medicine

30 Days of PAR

Day 3 of 30 This is Ken Salter’s story: It has been more than 12 years since, at the age of 46, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. I have found ... Read more

April 2, 2021April 5, 2021

30 Days of Parkinson’s: Emotional Support Animals and Parkinson’s

30 Days of PAR

Day 2 of 30 Jean Mellano is the author of “Slipped Away.” This is her story: In May 2020, I wrote an article about my pet bunny, Budgie, and how ... Read more

April 1, 2021April 5, 2021

30 Days of Parkinson’s: A Parkinson’s Family Tree

30 Days of PAR

Day 1 of 30 This is Diane Tunis’ story: I am 70 years old, a retired teacher, and have been married since 1975. I have two grown children and three granddaughters. I’m ... Read more

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

Coming Soon: 30 Days of Parkinson’s

30 Days of PAR

Parkinson’s News Today is excited to announce a new initiative called “30 Days of Parkinson’s,” in recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April. We will feature a range of stories ... Read more