How Much Does Parkinson’s Disease Change Someone’s Personality?
Many Parkinson’s caregivers report seeing changes to their loved ones as the disease progresses. Some people experience more irritability.
Articles by Mary Beth Skylis
Dad Becomes a Naturalist
When I was a kid, my dad was always in motion. If he wasn’t hard at work in the office,…
Thinking About a More Sensitive Approach to Language
Hi, everyone! If we don’t know each other already, I’m Mary Beth. I’ve been working as a columnist and…
I Worry About My Parents’ Health as I Watch Them Both Age
When I stumble through the door on my recent visit home, I’m not entirely prepared for the sight that greets…
Dad Receives the COVID-19 Vaccine
It is a Thursday evening when my sister asks me to come up with fake illnesses to give…
Missing Dad’s Birthday Reminded Me of the Importance of Slowing Down
Last weekend, I was exploring a South Carolinian swamp when my phone buzzed. It was my dad. “Call me after…
Avoidable Stress Can Worsen Dad’s Parkinson’s Symptoms
While I was home last Christmas, I had an argument with a loved one that caused tensions in the household…
Supporting My Dad as He Faces Unique Challenges With Parkinson’s
I don’t have Parkinson’s disease, but my dad does. And sometimes I wonder how lonely it can be. Even when…
My Dad’s Parkinson’s Progression Reminds Me of Benjamin Button
When we’re born into this world, it takes us about seven months to sit up for the first time. It…
Saying Goodbye to Dad After a Visit Is Never Easy
The morning is crisp and the ground is frozen by the brutal Michigan winter temperatures. I pile my belongings into…