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When it comes to exercise and Parkinson’s disease, a plethora of programs are available to help us move better and live more fully. Everyone is different, and there isn’t a single exercise or program that meets everyone’s needs. Some people love to swim, while others don’t. Some like to walk,…

You might wake up disoriented, unsure where you are or how you got there — a common experience when sleep is disrupted by Parkinson’s. These eight steps can help you find more restful, consistent nights.

The other day, I was skimming through a Facebook forum where a woman shared that her Parkinson’s was progressing. She is approximately in her sixth year. Her disease is beginning to accelerate, and other symptoms are beginning to surface. It saddened me to read that. One day we may feel…

Was there a moment that made you realize that you have a life beyond your Parkinson’s diagnosis? Let’s call it an “aha” moment. Maybe you have more than one. I actually have had quite a few, but two have had a profound influence on how…

I love gardening. Besides writing, it is what I most enjoy. I have learned so much from digging in the dirt, whether I am planting something into freshly cultivated soil or digging up something that has recently withered away. No matter what task I do on any particular day,…

If you’ve been feeling down in the dumps lately, the solution to feeling good again might be simpler than you think. When I was pregnant with my second child, I did everything I could to have an easier labor than I did with my first one. I walked every…

Some days I just want to throw my arms up in the air and give up. We all have our crosses to bear, and I am no different. Lately, I have been challenged with some additional life stuff in addition to dealing with a progressive, incurable disease called Parkinson’s.

When we’re told we have Parkinson’s disease, we’re often taken by surprise. Sure, we may have known that something wasn’t right inside our earthly shell, but we didn’t want to face the possibilities of what it might be. So, sometimes we’ll counter a surprise Parkinson’s diagnosis by entering the world…

My Parkinson’s symptoms have gotten worse. Every day has two peak off times that I think of as “horrible.” During peak off periods, I experience the following sequence: First: Pain flares have surges up to levels 7 and 8. It can include 15 different pain locations, but only three…

Scenario: You’re sitting at a red light. The light finally turns green, but before you even have time to step on the gas pedal, the driver behind you lays on their horn, giving you a long, obnoxious blast, scaring you out of your mind. We’ve all experienced it, and we…