Possibilities with Parkinson’s – a Column by Dr. C

September 25, 2020September 23, 2020

Life’s History Can Lead to a Strong Conductor

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

The conductor is a mental construct that supports metacognitive processes while in a rested state. That means it is a nonjudgmental observer of the mind that is curious without ... Read more

September 18, 2020September 16, 2020

A Fresh Look at Hallucinations and Parkinson’s

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

A loud crack. I turned and yelled at my grandson, “Keep the billiard balls on the table!” The noise was so loud that I was sure the ball had ... Read more

September 11, 2020September 9, 2020

Preventing Conductor Malfunction During a ‘Perfect Storm’

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

It was one of those “perfect storm” weeks, when everything came together in a cumulative effect to make life miserable. Too much stress on my system makes it exceedingly ... Read more

September 4, 2020September 8, 2020

Conductor Training Can Help You Manage Parkinson’s Symptoms

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

Conductor brain training has made living with Parkinson’s disease easier for me. The most amazing thing I discovered while using what I call “the conductor” is that signals coming ... Read more

August 28, 2020September 2, 2020

Brain Training Using the Conductor

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

Imagine that it is a bad day, and you are also in a Parkinson’s disease “off-period.” Normally, it would be time to rest, right? But what if family arrives ... Read more

August 21, 2020August 19, 2020

Loud Emotions Can Be Risky. Here’s How to Change Course

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

They all stood and watched the dog run through my gardens, trampling the newly transplanted iris and hostas. Neighbors called for their poorly trained dog to come. It did ... Read more

August 14, 2020August 12, 2020

Overwhelmed and Immobile: What to Do When Motivation Vanishes

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

Looking frantic, Neo, my brain’s imaginary neocortex, sighs. “I can’t handle all of this,” he says. “Tips on how to live better with a chronic disease, tips on managing ... Read more

August 7, 2020August 4, 2020

Putting Your Best Face Forward

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

The image of Parkinson’s disease I called a caricature in a previous column about depression does not match how I see the illness, nor does it match what most ... Read more

July 31, 2020August 4, 2020

A Fresh Look at Depression and Chronic Illness

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

When everything was at its worst, the darkness engulfed me. I yell out, “I hate my life.” In 2017, an estimated 7.1% of all U.S. adults had been diagnosed ... Read more

July 24, 2020July 21, 2020

Let’s Face It: Mindful Mouth Movements Are Needed

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

I bit my tongue hard enough to draw blood, releasing that unique rusty-iron taste. This wasn’t the first time. When I have had multiple teeth removed (leaving open spaces ... Read more