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July 17, 2019July 15, 2019

Inspiring Books About Parkinson’s Disease

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

I’ve always been a bookworm. From a young age, I’d collect stacks of dusty literature at the library and vanish in between the pages. Stories helped me learn about ... Read more

July 17, 2019July 11, 2019

What Makes Someone a Parkinson’s Hero?

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I have often seen the legend “Parkinson’s Hero” on shirts and sweatshirts. Come to think of it, I even have a shirt with that written on it. But I ... Read more

July 15, 2019July 10, 2019

Do You Know How Lucky You Are?

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

While my grandkids were here last week, we read books every night before bed. And, of course, each night at least one book had to be by Dr. Seuss. ... Read more

July 12, 2019July 9, 2019

Having a Wellness Map and a Healing Perspective Can Lead to Well-being Moments

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

A man walks into a store and asks for a map. The storekeeper responds, “We have lots of maps. Where are you going?” The man snaps, “Anywhere but here.” ... Read more

July 10, 2019July 8, 2019

Laughter as Medicine

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

My 2-year-old grandson runs back toward the fence that shields him from entering a dark, muddy pond. I am sure there are water monsters that live deep in that ... Read more

July 9, 2019July 2, 2019

Fighting Back with Kindness and Compassion

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

“It doesn’t matter what cards you’re dealt. It’s what you do with those cards. Never complain. Just keep pushing forward. Find a positive in anything and just fight for ... Read more

July 3, 2019June 27, 2019

Here’s What I’ve Learned After Looking into Deep Brain Stimulation

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

Dad’s dyskinesia is worsening at a startling pace. When he doesn’t take his medications, he’s nearly immobile. And when he does, dyskinesia wreaks havoc on him. At a loss ... Read more

July 3, 2019July 1, 2019

Ignorance vs. Grace: How Do We Deal with People Who Disappoint?

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I have Parkinson’s disease, but unless you have a good eye and a good listening ear, most days you won’t notice. On most days, my symptoms are internal. Occasionally, ... Read more

July 1, 2019June 27, 2019

9 Things to Have in Your Home If You Have Parkinson’s Disease

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I wrote a column recently about the things you shouldn’t have in your house if you have Parkinson’s. In this column, I take the opposite approach and suggest things ... Read more

June 28, 2019June 26, 2019

Wellness: Finding the Way to Well-being

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

Wellness is the map of actions and thoughts that we use to guide us toward a higher quality of life — one with more well-being moments. Our wellness map ... Read more