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June 22, 2020June 18, 2020

Holding Your Thoughts Captive to Ease Anxiety

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

I was doing OK until I read the title of a webinar: “Navigating the New Normal.” Then it hit me — there is no normal. As they say, normal ... Read more

June 19, 2020June 17, 2020

A Crack in the Wellness Shield

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

Sirens, flashing red and blue hazard lights, and Dr. C slumped in a gray felt recliner with the pallor to match. A greatly worried Neo (the neocortex of Dr. ... Read more

June 18, 2020June 16, 2020

You Beat Parkinson’s by Living Your Life

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

Stuart Scott, ESPN’s beloved late sportscaster, once said, “You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live.” I say you ... Read more

June 18, 2020June 17, 2020

On the Hunt for a New Car

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

Driving. It’s an everyday activity we take for granted, and one more piece of our independence that Parkinson’s disease may eventually take from us. Driving is a complex task ... Read more

June 15, 2020June 13, 2020

Despite My Weariness, I Continue to Encourage Others

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

With Parkinson’s disease, sometimes it feels as if I’ve been carrying a ball and chain around for years. Those chains have the ability to pull me down into shades ... Read more

June 12, 2020June 10, 2020

Beginning the Journey Back to Health

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

Hell on earth, that’s what it was. I was shocked by becoming legally blind in addition to worsening Parkinson’s symptoms, including what I call SEM (surges of exaggerated mood) ... Read more

June 11, 2020June 9, 2020

The Silent Pain of Parkinson’s

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

It may take a while to get a diagnosis for Parkinson’s disease. You may see several neurologists, physicians, or movement disorder specialists before receiving correct results. It’s easier to ... Read more

June 8, 2020June 4, 2020

Is Journaling for You?

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

Ever since I can remember I have kept a journal. People use journals to record their dreams, prayers, activities, and even the weather. In the end, our journals are ... Read more

June 5, 2020June 3, 2020

Choosing What to Do When Bad Things Happen

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

“I’m still not feeling well. I should go to the doctor,” said Mrs. Dr. C with a pained look. I gave her a quick glance and without even a ... Read more

June 4, 2020June 2, 2020

We Have the Right to Grieve Parkinson’s Disease

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

Ashen faces stare forward, their lifeless eyes fixated on the pine box before them. Some weep, while others watch with blank expressions void of emotion. Both represent the grief ... Read more

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