New Book, ‘Possibilities with Parkinson’s: A Fresh Look,’ Shares What I’ve Learned About PD
Neo, Dr. C’s imaginary talking neocortex, sees the delivery truck headed down the driveway toward the house, followed by a…
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Vacationing With Parkinson’s: A Success Story
Taking a vacation when you have Parkinson’s disease (PD) is not simple. There is always anxiety about the disease making…
Thinking of Parkinson’s Disease as a Brain Injury
My clinical training is in helping people recover from brain injury. After receiving my Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis and reading…
Medical Marijuana and Parkinson’s: It’s Complicated
It is disappointing that medical marijuana is not among the first line of treatments a provider suggests for Parkinson’s disease,…
The Old Well Ain’t What She Used to Be
I used to bound out of bed, my internal well of resources fully refreshed, ready to tackle anything the day…
Sharing Our Stories Reveals That We Are Not Alone
When my wife and I chat with people about having Parkinson’s disease, we often hear comments like, “My brother has…
How a ‘Support Partnership’ Helps to Improve Life With PD
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Maybe there were special awareness months in previous years, but this year has eclipsed them…
How Our Perception of Pain Influences the Way We Manage It
“Dr. C seems better these days, don’t you think?” Neo asks Mrs. Dr. C. Neo is the inner part of…
8 Steps I Take to Get Better Sleep With Parkinson’s
You might wake up disoriented, unsure where you are or how you got there — a common experience when sleep is disrupted by Parkinson’s. These eight steps can help you find more restful, consistent nights.
It’s a Horrible Illness but You Can Change That
My Parkinson’s symptoms have gotten worse. Every day has two peak off times that I think of as “horrible.”…