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April 23, 2018April 20, 2018

10 Things People with Parkinson’s Love, Loathe, and Long for

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

Patients with Parkinson’s disease have pet peeves they loathe, treasures they love, and things they want. Following are some of them. Feel free to add to the lists in ... Read more

April 18, 2018April 17, 2018

Walking Through the Valley of Shadows

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

One of my grandson’s favorite things to do when we go for a walk is to follow his shadow or to chase mine. It brings out the giggles in ... Read more

April 16, 2018April 13, 2018

8 Things Caregivers Need

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

It’s not uncommon for spouses to decide to leave when the other gets sick. I think it could be a matter of “having had it up to here” and ... Read more

April 11, 2018April 10, 2018

I Have Parkinson’s Disease and This Is How It Affects Me (Part 2)

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

In my last column, “I Have Parkinson’s Disease and This Is How It Affects Me, Part 1,” I shared what having Parkinson’s disease is like, according to those who ... Read more

April 10, 2018April 9, 2018

An Introduction to ‘Slow Is the New Fast’: How Did I Get Here?

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

I am not a writer. A little history In 2010, I retired from a 37-year career in the information technology industry. For many years, I relied on the analytical side ... Read more

April 9, 2018April 6, 2018

I Have Parkinson’s Disease and This Is How It Affects Me (Part 1)

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

First in a series. You have Parkinson’s disease (PD). If someone were to observe you, what would they see (external symptoms/issues) that is attributed to having Parkinson’s disease? What ... Read more

April 4, 2018April 21, 2018

Parkinson’s Foundation Is Investing in Research to Create Better Lives

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Editor’s Note: This is a guest column by John L. Lehr, CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation, marking Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Every April, the Parkinson’s Foundation engages the global Parkinson’s ... Read more

April 4, 2018April 3, 2018

What Exactly Is Deep Brain Stimulation?

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

If I were to ask someone “What is DBS?”, they might reply something like: “Deep brain stimulation. Yeah, that’s it. DBS … Deep brain stimulation.” That’s good, but not ... Read more

April 2, 2018March 29, 2018

Parkinson’s Disease Is Enough of a Stinker Without Sweat Problems

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

Parkinson’s disease can be difficult to live with, and excessive sweating adds to the mix. People with PD have a higher likelihood of emitting unfavorable odors because a person with ... Read more

March 28, 2018March 28, 2018

The Old Me Versus the New Me

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

I used to be happy. I used to be a lot of fun. Or, so I’ve been told. What happened to me? The me who used to not have ... Read more

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