Journeying Through Parkinson’s Disease
— Sherri Woodbridge
Saying Goodbye to ‘Journeying Through Parkinson’s Disease’
How do I start this? What do I say? A few years after I was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease, I went to my movement disorder specialist for my routine, three-month…
Read moreWe’re Here, Until Parkinson’s Isn’t
“You can help me or hinder me but you won’t stop me.” I read that quote somewhere this past week. You’ll have to forgive me, or should I say you’ll have to forgive my…
Spring Brings Me Hope as I Grieve My Losses From Parkinson’s
I miss the person I was as I dance around the person I am, and I try to figure out who I am becoming. Mine is an ambiguous loss. A loss that’s hard…
Like the Birds Returning Home, You Will Sing Again
It was a warm afternoon on the last day of March 2020. I was inundated with winged creatures hovering up and over me, fluttering to and fro, and flapping up and down in my…
Tips for Making Your Daily Life With Parkinson’s Disease Easier
You’ve likely seen numerous tips for making your life more organized and easier to navigate. Well, the following are tips I have found that can make life easier if you live with Parkinson’s disease.
When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned, a Hero Can Save the Day
Yesterday was not a normal day for me. Yes, I did the regular ol’ stuff the regular ol’ way, but the end result was irregular. I woke up the same way I always did…
Feeding Our Faith, Not Our Fears
Some days we might feel great. On those days, the physical part of us aligns with the mental part, and the mental part aligns with the emotional part, and everything feels great. But there…
Bob and Brad’s Most Famous Parkinson’s Exercises on the Internet
When it comes to exercise and Parkinson’s disease, a plethora of programs are available to help us move better and live more fully. Everyone is different, and there isn’t a single exercise or program…
If You’re Losing Your Voice From Parkinson’s, These Tips May Help
The other day, I was skimming through a Facebook forum where a woman shared that her Parkinson’s was progressing. She is approximately in her sixth year. Her disease is beginning to accelerate, and other…
Gardening and Writing Bring Healing to Parkinson’s
I love gardening. Besides writing, it is what I most enjoy. I have learned so much from digging in the dirt, whether I am planting something into freshly cultivated soil or digging up…
Tips to Live Your Best Life While Living With Parkinson’s Disease
If you’ve been feeling down in the dumps lately, the solution to feeling good again might be simpler than you think. When I was pregnant with my second child, I did everything I…
Who Should I Tell About My Parkinson’s Diagnosis?
When we’re told we have Parkinson’s disease, we’re often taken by surprise. Sure, we may have known that something wasn’t right inside our earthly shell, but we didn’t want to face the possibilities of…
Why Both Parkinson’s Patients and Caregivers May Grow Impatient
Scenario: You’re sitting at a red light. The light finally turns green, but before you even have time to step on the gas pedal, the driver behind you lays on their horn, giving you…
This Month, Let’s Thank the Extraordinary Doctors in Our Lives
February is now a memory. March has arrived, and with it come a slew of national appreciation and awareness days. Although I am aware that March 30 is still a full month away, I…
Just Having a Laugh Could Be All You Need for This Moment
March is the month that amuses us with many things, besides the infamous St. Patrick’s Day. You know, that day in the middle of the month when we dress up in green to avoid…
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