Fishing for a Parkinson’s Victory
Sometimes you’re living life to the fullest and forgetting Parkinson’s while doing something you never expected. Recently, for me, it…
Articles by Lori DePorter
Playing the Parkinson’s Wild Card
“Parkinson’s will not define me.” That was my mantra when I received my diagnosis…
The PKG Watch Tells More Than Time
Have you ever left a follow-up appointment with the neurologist that felt unfinished? If you are having a bad day,…
Go-to Gadgets to Get You Going
Getting started in the morning is one of the most challenging parts of my day. The last dose of medicine…
Don’t Let Parkinson’s Take the Blame for Everything
I try to be productive while in the waiting room and today is no exception. However, this time I am…
Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones?
A few weeks ago, I impulsively purchased a book of “Joy Notes” at a restaurant gift shop. The…
On the Hunt for a New Car
Driving. It’s an everyday activity we take for granted, and one more piece of our independence that Parkinson’s disease may…
Zooming into Fitness During a Pandemic
In a classroom far, far, away, in a virtual world called Zoom, there was a teacher named…
Finding, and Becoming, a Personal Trainer Specializing in Parkinson’s
I received my Parkinson’s diagnosis five years ago. I fully intended to attack it head-on, starting with exercise. Parkinson’s…
Let Go of the Guilt Quilt
The feeling of guilt calls to mind the image of a patchwork quilt. Unlike a blanket which is one piece…