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November 13, 2020November 12, 2020

Atypical Non-tremor Parkinson’s Can Be Confused With PTSD

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

“You’re a veteran. All Vietnam vets have PTSD.” This simple statement misses the mark. Prior to my Parkinson’s diagnosis, I was not diagnosed with any of the symptoms attributable ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 11, 2020

Parkinson’s Nonprofits Shift Strategies to Adapt to the Pandemic

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

For our family and friends in the Parkinson’s community, spring and summer usually mean golf tournaments and 5K races, while fall and winter bring indoor dances and casino nights. ... Read more

November 10, 2020November 6, 2020

Observations From a Suicide Loss Survivor With Parkinson’s

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

Editor’s note: This column discusses suicide. Please find resources for help at the end of the column. November 21 is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Unlike when loved ... Read more

November 6, 2020November 4, 2020

One Brick at a Time: Another Productive Chat With Neo

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

The imaginary talking neocortex of my brain, whom I call Neo, looks up from reading my column, “Possibilities with Parkinson’s.” “Hey, Doc. I still don’t understand this conductor theory. ... Read more

November 5, 2020November 3, 2020

The Things You Remember at Death’s Door

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

I will never hear his voice again. That was the first thing that went through my mind when my dad told me my brother had died unexpectedly. I now ... Read more

November 4, 2020November 2, 2020

When Home Becomes a Labyrinth

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

A few nights ago, Dad and I were watching an episode of “Star Trek” when he decided it was time for a bowl of ice cream. He doesn’t like ... Read more

October 30, 2020October 28, 2020

It’s Time to Redefine Early Stage Parkinson’s

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

The symbiotic conductor/exercise training, which centers on a mental construct for shifting perspective that I’ve described in previous columns, helps me to live better with Parkinson’s. Putting it in ... Read more

October 26, 2020October 22, 2020

On Being Alone

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

In the beginning, God created man. And man wasn’t altogether too happy about it. So, God created woman, and man was quite pleased. We were made for fellowship with ... Read more

October 23, 2020October 21, 2020

Parkinson’s Disease Remission: Can the Conductor Help?

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

In previous columns, I have discussed using the conductor (in particular, the resting mind state) to suppress faulty input from the second dopamine center, thus reducing the effects of Parkinson’s ... Read more

October 22, 2020November 17, 2020

Wobbly and Stone-faced: The Misunderstood Symptoms of Parkinson’s

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

Several years ago, I read an article about a man with Parkinson’s disease who was arrested by police in Surrey, England due to a misunderstanding surrounding his condition. He ... Read more