Columns

January 20, 2020January 16, 2020

Repeat After Me: ‘I Am Not a Burden’

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Some of us may think we’re a burden when perhaps our issue is pride. We don’t want to be a burden because we’ll think less of ourselves if someone ... Read more

January 17, 2020January 16, 2020

In Search of Acceptance: Starting Small

Columns, Possibilities with Parkinson's - a Column by Dr. C

Researchers have said that combining acceptance with meditation works better than meditation alone. That sounds like a fantastic idea. I’ve been having trouble with meditation ever since the ruin ... Read more

January 15, 2020January 13, 2020

Living with Dignity and Parkinson’s Disease

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Respect for oneself can often be hard to come by. We can see our mistakes and failures. We recognize the missed opportunities to become who we wanted to be, ... Read more

January 13, 2020January 9, 2020

I’m a Better Listener Because of Parkinson’s

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I’ve always liked attending different events, such as movies or concerts, or having lunch or coffee with friends. But I don’t get out to socialize much anymore. It’s not ... Read more

January 10, 2020January 8, 2020

Exploring the Relationship Between Parkinson’s and PTSD

Columns, Possibilities with Parkinson's - a Column by Dr. C

I was out gathering flowers, peach tulips, and blue orchids. It was a beautiful sun-kissed day. I wondered where I would discover new blooms in the garden. Out of ... Read more

January 8, 2020January 7, 2020

Deep Brain Stimulation: Time for a Tuneup

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

My sister, Dad, and I waited in the doctor’s office before Christmas for his deep brain stimulation (DBS) appointment. Dad underwent DBS last fall, and it’s time for a ... Read more

January 8, 2020January 6, 2020

I Have Parkinson’s, but I Won’t Let It Have the Best of Me

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I’m unsure about how I feel today, but I am certain it’s not me. I am not at my best. Tired and weary, I am running this race against ... Read more

January 7, 2020January 6, 2020

Mission Impossible: Getting Dressed

Columns, Slow is the New Fast - a Column by Jean Mellano

“Your mission, should you choose to accept it … This tape will self-destruct in 10 seconds.” — Mission: Impossible (TV series). What is my problem? At times, putting on ... Read more

January 6, 2020January 2, 2020

A Word for the New Year

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

A huge part of bringing in the new year is buying a new calendar, a new journal, a copy of the book you have vowed to read, or a ... Read more

January 2, 2020January 18, 2020

What I Learned from Attending a Parkinson’s Symposium

Columns, Life, Lemons, and Lemonade – a Column by Lori DePorter

I recently attended a symposium titled “Shaping the Future” at the University of Delaware. The event, organized by the Johns Hopkins Udall Center, was patient-oriented, so rather than their ... Read more

Pin It on Pinterest