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When you’ve been blessed with the companionship of the Little Monster, as we so familiarly and unaffectionately call Parkinson’s disease, you may get tense and tight at the mere mention of PD. For some with Parkinson’s, perhaps you haven’t experienced much stiffness. Maybe no pain. Maybe lots. Whether…

I had a shower this morning, then proceeded to get dressed. I pulled on the blue pants I wear when volunteering at the hospital once a week at an adult day care program. The participants have conditions like dementia, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, stroke recovery, and more.

Well, I’m thankful for my neurologist, Eric Lee, MD, and I’m thankful for my neurosurgeon, Matthew Miller, MD, but if I were to label a hero for the recent experience of having my DBS battery replaced, the kudos, accolades, honors, and more would have to go to my…

Fear is real. Those who live with a chronic illness may deal with it on a daily basis. It robs you of the joy of in your journey, the thrill of tomorrow, the delight of your day. It steals your contentment, empties you of enjoying the now, replaces wonder with…

I don’t know about you, but I find it difficult to lie. For me, I consider that a good thing. Now, I’m not saying I’ve never lied. If we’re honest, we’ve all lied. But consider what you are about to read, and then ask yourself, if you can…

In previous years, I have compiled a Christmas list for Parkinson’s patients. Some of the most popular items have been terry-cloth robes to dry off in when we just don’t have the strength or our balance is wavering. Also, satin pajamas make turning over in bed so…

I was in the process of reorganizing my life. You might ask why I’d want to do that. I should just live for the here. Live for the now. After all, I do have PD, and by the time I actually do get organized, I may have wasted…

Did you know that tai chi is really a great benefit for Parkinson’s disease? It’s becoming more popular and well-known for this disease, but not quite fast enough, I think. For example … Did you know that falling accidents are the No. 1 cause of emergency room…

Recently, a large group of people with Parkinson’s were asked in a private Facebook support group to give advice to others recently diagnosed with the disease. Of more than 200 responses, the overwhelming response was:  “Exercise! Keep moving!” But that wasn’t all. Other advice was freely given. What…

This is for all those people with Parkinson’s disease who can’t seem to make others understand what’s going on in the mind of a PD patient. I’ve heard of people with PD who actually live with others who don’t believe they have PD. You can call it denial.