Parkinson’s tremors have made handwriting impossible for my dad
“Let’s play a game,” my sister, Anne Marie, suggested one balmy summer evening. Our entire family had congregated in…
Articles by Mary Beth Skylis
How I learned to better understand my dad’s Parkinson’s progression
I have an autoimmune disease. I’ve known about it for about as long as my dad has known about his…
2 Parkinson’s disease books I’m currently reading
When I was a kid, the world was divided into the haves and the have-nots. The haves never wanted for…
Does everyone with Parkinson’s disease struggle with drooling?
Drooling is embarrassing. I’ve caught myself spacing out with a trickle of saliva slipping out of my lips before. I…
On my dad’s 70th birthday, I reflect on his tenacity and fortitude
“Wow, look at that walk,” my older sister says with a smile. Dad is making his way across the…
What I see in various generations’ approach to mental health
Parkinson’s is an impactful disease that comes with a lot of challenges. As such, it probably isn’t a surprise…
My dad’s Parkinson’s disease has made me more empathetic
Living with a chronic illness that isn’t visible to others can be lonely. Friends and loved ones might not…
Addressing loneliness and social isolation with chronic illness
Many of us experience a natural urge to relate to others to create a greater understanding of our existence. Human…
Drug advertisements, the ‘quick fix’ culture, and Parkinson’s disease
Everywhere you look, it seems, ads and notifications holler about remedies to ailments that people suffer from in the United…
How the personality changes of Parkinson’s can affect relationships
I’ve heard many stories about Parkinson’s disease changing relationships. Some community members observe personality changes that make their…