A New Parkinson’s Exercise Class Opens Near My Dad
“Mary Beth, I’ll be starting a new Parkinson’s exercise class this week,” my dad told me early one morning. Before…
Articles by Mary Beth Skylis
Worrying About My Parents Now That They’re Empty Nesters
My little sister recently packed her bags and drove to Oregon, making my parents first-time empty nesters at their home…
Panic Sets In as My Parents Test for COVID-19
“How’s your 2022 so far?” I text my dad a few days into January. “Not so good,” his message lights…
Should My Dad, Who Has Parkinson’s, Travel Abroad?
My dad and I sat quietly in the living room one early evening. The daily hustle and bustle had died…
Identifying Our Secret Superpowers
It’s a crisp January morning when my best friend and I ask each other about our superpowers. He tells me…
Embracing the Power of Gratitude
Most of us have heard about the power of gratitude. According to research, expressing a sense of gratitude can contribute…
Dad’s Night Terrors Prompt Curiosity About Sleep Disturbances
“Mary Beth, you should write a piece about night terrors.” My dad’s text lit up my phone one morning. “Why…
Holiday Gift Ideas for People With Parkinson’s
Christmas is just around the corner, and I’ve started thinking about gift ideas for people with Parkinson’s, particularly my dad,…
The Challenge of Being a Caregiver Is Seeing a Loved One Struggle
As a moderator for the Parkinson’s News Today Forums, I recently posed a question that’s received several surprising…
I’m Comforted by Inspiring Books About Fighting Disease
I’m always on the hunt for different ways to find relief and even joy from what seems to be constant…