Every year in April, Parkinson’s Awareness Month comes and goes, and I find myself wondering if anything has changed.
Articles by Mary Beth Skylis
My experience with Parkinson’s disease was limited until my dad was diagnosed with it in 2013. A man in our…
When my dad, Jim, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013, he fought the idea of pursuing Parkinson’s-specific exercise…
Over the years, I’ve found myself attracted to writing stories about the underdog. I love learning about people who come…
“Mary Beth, I’ll be starting a new Parkinson’s exercise class this week,” my dad told me early one morning. Before…
My little sister recently packed her bags and drove to Oregon, making my parents first-time empty nesters at their home…
“How’s your 2022 so far?” I text my dad a few days into January. “Not so good,” his message lights…
My dad and I sat quietly in the living room one early evening. The daily hustle and bustle had died…
It’s a crisp January morning when my best friend and I ask each other about our superpowers. He tells me…
Most of us have heard about the power of gratitude. According to research, expressing a sense of gratitude can contribute…