Columns

October 18, 2019October 17, 2019

Making Meaning of It All

Columns, Dr. C's Journey with PD - a column by Dr. C

Wellness map in hand, I pass through the fog of conflict that is my life and agree to enter sanctuary. I surrender myself to experiences of bliss and well-being. ... Read more

October 16, 2019October 14, 2019

‘Get It On Time’ Petition Seeks Better Access to Parkinson’s Meds in UK

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

A healthcare petition called “Get It On Time” is circulating in the U.K. among people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). According to the petition, hospitalized PD patients are not getting ... Read more

October 14, 2019October 10, 2019

We Share a Fear of Being a Burden, but We All Need Someone

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

“You’re not a burden. You’re a human.” –Anonymous It’s easy to feel alone when living with a chronic illness. You may think no one else truly understands, that you’re ... Read more

October 11, 2019October 9, 2019

Letting Go Is Not ‘Forever Gone’

Columns, Dr. C's Journey with PD - a column by Dr. C

“Letting go” is a constant theme with Parkinson’s disease. What used to be easy is now challenging. Gone are my days of hiking for miles or spending hours in ... Read more

October 9, 2019October 7, 2019

True Grit Is What It Takes

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

It seems to me that the word grit is on the lips of many people today. It is old-fashioned, conjuring up memories of movies starring John Wayne. Having grit ... Read more

October 7, 2019October 3, 2019

With Parkinson’s, the Good Is Worth the Fight

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

In her latest column at Parkinson’s News Today, Jean Mellano shares a frightening experience she had several years ago while cycling in Spain. “The memory of that trip plays ... Read more

October 4, 2019October 2, 2019

A Scientific Model of Sanctuary Helps Me to Overcome Resistance

Columns, Dr. C's Journey with PD - a column by Dr. C

Each time I seek sanctuary, I face resistance. But fortunately, I’ve found a model of sanctuary that helps me to overcome that resistance. The other day, I watched a ... Read more

October 3, 2019September 30, 2019

Empower Yourself by Making Good Choices

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

Medication is more than the regimen of pills we take every day. Exercise, diet, and music are lifestyle choices that are beneficial to people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). We ... Read more

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019

James Parkinson’s Work Paved the Way for Future Research

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

James Parkinson changed the course of medical history when he first described the “Shaking Palsy” in 1817, at a time when little was known about neurological and degenerative diseases. ... Read more

October 2, 2019September 30, 2019

Are You a Victim or a Winner?

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

When I think of a victim, I think of someone who has had something bad happen to them. A victim could be someone who has been tricked or fooled ... Read more