The Virus Has Forced Us into a Virtual World
How will we describe the “Virus of 2020” to future generations? Should we refer to it as the virus that…
Articles by Lori DePorter
Interviewing My Husband Five Years After My Parkinson’s Diagnosis
When you’re young, you think you have it all figured out. The future is limitless. I was no exception. My…
Redefining My Honeymoon Phase as My ‘New Normal’
This December marked the fifth anniversary of my diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease. Technically, I am still in the honeymoon phase —…
Weighted Blankets Are Popular Sleep Aids, So I Bought Two
Sleep. It used to be something that came to me as natural as breathing. Now, it eludes me, and I…
Be the Dancer and Be the Artist
Would you — a person with Parkinson’s — ever call yourself a dancer? An artist? Graceful? Well, it’s possible. Be…
What I Learned from Attending a Parkinson’s Symposium
I recently attended a symposium titled “Shaping the Future” at the University of Delaware. The event, organized by the…
Parkinson’s Changes the Rules: It’s OK to Ask for Help
We all have a fundamental desire to help our loved ones, and this is particularly true of those of us…
Parkinson’s Disease and the Uninvited Guest
When Parkinson’s entered my life, it brought an uninvited guest along with it: Parkinson’s me. Parkinson’s me follows me everywhere…
Empower Yourself by Making Good Choices
Medication is more than the regimen of pills we take every day. Exercise, diet, and music are lifestyle choices…
Journaling Your Way to a Productive Doctor’s Appointment
Despite having a good rapport with my movement disorder specialists, a feeling of dread still overtakes me when I…