Posts by: Mary Beth Skylis

Mary Beth Skylis

Mary Beth is a Freelance Writer who specializes in personal narratives. Her work focuses on the outdoors and the transformative powers of nature. But when her Dad was diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2013, her search to understand the disease materialized through language.

July 1, 2020June 26, 2020

Finding a Community Through Forum Participation

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

The Parkinson’s News Today Forums are designed to create a safe environment for those impacted by the disease. Whether we are discussing our lifestyles or looking for ways to ... Read more

May 13, 2020June 26, 2020

Podcasts Make It Easier to Stay Informed

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

Living with Parkinson’s disease is a daily battle. It can be difficult to navigate the disease on your own, but the right resources can make staying informed a little ... Read more

April 29, 2020April 24, 2020

Access to Knowledge, Treatment of Parkinson’s Still Lacking in Many Regions

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

Some parts of the world are only beginning to understand Parkinson’s disease. Often, the general public misidentifies symptoms of the disease, complicating an early diagnosis. While researchers are still ... Read more

April 15, 2020April 13, 2020

How to Participate in Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

It’s April, and we’re halfway through Parkinson’s Awareness Month, an effort designed to focus on education about the disease. There are still regions of the world where Parkinson’s isn’t ... Read more

March 25, 2020March 27, 2020

Tips to Stay Fit During Coronavirus Isolation

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

If you’re in the same boat as my dad, chances are that your gym is on lockdown. Dad was disappointed to hear that Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is pausing ... Read more

March 11, 2020March 9, 2020

How Your Smartphone Can Help You Manage Parkinson’s

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

My dad was a firm believer in his flip phone and knew it would survive if he dropped it from a considerable height. He counted on it to connect ... Read more

February 19, 2020March 26, 2020

Could CBD Help to Ease Parkinson’s Symptoms?

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

As a Colorado resident, I often wonder about the healing power of plants. We live in a time when the pharmaceutical industry is booming. Pills exist to tame nearly ... Read more

February 5, 2020February 4, 2020

Here’s Why You Should Consider Getting a Dog

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

I’m notorious for attempting to convince everyone in my life to get a dog. I love the furry animals, but I often travel or am in places that aren’t ... Read more

January 22, 2020January 20, 2020

A Rock Steady Boxing Party Showed Me a Community that Cares

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

Christmas hung in the air, smelling faintly of cheese platters and wine. Dad and I had decided to attend a Rock Steady Boxing Christmas party. On the way over, ... Read more

January 8, 2020January 7, 2020

Deep Brain Stimulation: Time for a Tuneup

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

My sister, Dad, and I waited in the doctor’s office before Christmas for his deep brain stimulation (DBS) appointment. Dad underwent DBS last fall, and it’s time for a ... Read more

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