I don’t have Parkinson’s disease, but my dad does. And sometimes I wonder how lonely it can be. Even when…
Mary Beth Skylis
Mary Beth Skylis (she/her) lives in Colorado, where she works as a full-time freelance writer. As a columnist for Backpacker Magazine and Women's Health, she spends most of her time learning about the latest developments in the outdoor and health industries. When her dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2013, she began conducting research and looking for ways to share her journey. Joining BioNews was the result. Now she works as a forum moderator and continues to share monthly musings about life with Parkinson’s disease.
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Articles by Mary Beth Skylis
When we’re born into this world, it takes us about seven months to sit up for the first time. It…
The morning is crisp and the ground is frozen by the brutal Michigan winter temperatures. I pile my belongings into…
“What?” I ask from across the room, closing the distance between my dad and me. I don’t want to ask…
Every once in a while, the urge to crochet washes over me. It usually happens when the temperatures…
When Home Becomes a Labyrinth
A few nights ago, Dad and I were watching an episode of “Star Trek”…
I recently zigzagged across the country, preparing to make my new home on the Eastern Seaboard for the…
The Parkinson’s News Today Forums are designed to create a safe environment for those impacted by the disease. Whether…
Living with Parkinson’s disease is a daily battle. It can be difficult to navigate the disease on your own, but…
Some parts of the world are only beginning to understand Parkinson’s disease. Often, the general public misidentifies symptoms of the…