Examining Muscle Weakness and Rigidity in Parkinson’s Disease
The sun peeks over the horizon, and before long Dad is up and at it. It’s a boxing day,…
Articles by Mary Beth Skylis
Simple Solutions That Make Living with Parkinson’s a Little Easier
Parkinson’s disease introduces challenges into your daily life. Tasks that were once second nature become more complicated when you’re managing…
What Changed After DBS Surgery No. 1
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can affect both cognitive and motor symptoms in Parkinson’s patients who undergo the surgery. The…
Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery No.1 vs. Electro Dad
At the top of a Colorado mountain, I realize that my phone has just a single bar of service. I…
Useful Fitness and Informational Resources for Parkinson’s Patients
More than 10 million people are living with Parkinson’s disease around the world. While this number seems shocking, it…
Inspiring Books About Parkinson’s Disease
I’ve always been a bookworm. From a young age, I’d collect stacks of dusty literature at the library and vanish…
Here’s What I’ve Learned After Looking into Deep Brain Stimulation
Dad’s dyskinesia is worsening at a startling pace. When he doesn’t take his medications, he’s nearly immobile. And when…
Harnessing the Power of Music
A proud, black piano stands in my parents’ living room. It’s the foundation of our home. From behind the sleek…
Strategies to Combat Freezing in Parkinson’s Patients
“Freezing” is when an individual suddenly feels like they’re glued to the ground. Parkinson’s disease patients often experience freezing…
When Time Is Limited, We Focus Less on Escaping It
I don’t remember when I started measuring my life in increments of time. But I feel the seconds slipping through…