Assessing Dad’s Driving Ability as His Parkinson’s Progresses
Few things enable personal freedom as much as a car. When you live in the great automotive state of Michigan,…
Articles by Mary Beth Skylis
Reflecting on Several Years of Writing About Parkinson’s Disease
I published my first column with Parkinson’s News Today in April 2019, confiding in readers about my dad’s struggle with…
Parkinson’s Has Made My Dad Even More of an Empathetic Listener
“It looks like I’m getting surgery next month,” I texted my dad one morning. I’ve been dealing with a mystery…
Finding a Way to Let Dad Know He Isn’t a Burden
I don’t think feeling like a burden is that uncommon when we’re struggling. I’ve felt this way before. Even though…
Parkinson’s Management Is an Everyday Battle for My Dad
The Parkinson’s diagnosis came as a shock, even for me — and I wasn’t the one receiving it. My…
No Change Is a Welcome Change for My Dad, Who Has Parkinson’s
Family gatherings at home are often supercharged with emotion, tension, and anxiety, but I’m grateful for the time spent together.
How to Stay Engaged After Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Every year in April, Parkinson’s Awareness Month comes and goes, and I find myself wondering if anything has changed.
Promoting Parkinson’s Awareness Brings Us Closer to a Cure
My experience with Parkinson’s disease was limited until my dad was diagnosed with it in 2013. A man in our…
Finding Support and Understanding Within the Parkinson’s Community
When my dad, Jim, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013, he fought the idea of pursuing Parkinson’s-specific exercise…
Our Capabilities Define Us, Not Our Limitations
Over the years, I’ve found myself attracted to writing stories about the underdog. I love learning about people who come…