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

January 17, 2020January 16, 2020

In Search of Acceptance: Starting Small

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

Researchers have said that combining acceptance with meditation works better than meditation alone. That sounds like a fantastic idea. I’ve been having trouble with meditation ever since the ruin ... Read more

January 10, 2020January 8, 2020

Exploring the Relationship Between Parkinson’s and PTSD

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

I was out gathering flowers, peach tulips, and blue orchids. It was a beautiful sun-kissed day. I wondered where I would discover new blooms in the garden. Out of ... Read more

December 20, 2019December 19, 2019

Going from Zero to 60 in 4 Months

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

Boom! A cannon shot shakes the windows of the house. No, it’s not terrorists showing up in rural New England. It’s just winter. We have a steel roof. When ... Read more

December 13, 2019December 12, 2019

Devices to Record the Progression of PD

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

The progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is unique to every person, with different early, middle, and late-stage symptoms. However, this view of PD progression may be an artifact of ... Read more

December 6, 2019December 4, 2019

Understanding What Parkinson’s Progression Means to Each Patient

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

Every day following the ruin of stagnation, it seems that I have progressed from early Parkinson’s to a moderate stage of the disease. But I can’t be sure. Many ... Read more

November 22, 2019November 20, 2019

Understanding the Relationship as Sanctuary

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

The healing relationship holds a sacred place for people as they search for a path to well-being moments. This relationship offers every possibility for allowing those moments to occur. ... Read more

November 15, 2019November 13, 2019

Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Parkinson’s and the Limits of Positive Thinking

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

I don’t want to take away from Mad magazine’s Alfred E. Neuman or singer-songwriter Bobby McFerrin, but the idea that a pair of rose-colored “don’t worry” glasses will change ... Read more

November 8, 2019November 6, 2019

The Ruin of a Sedentary Life

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

Wailing, with tears flowing, I cry out, “I feel terrible! I can’t even think straight!” My partner runs over and hugs me hard. I am lost and have nothing ... Read more

November 1, 2019October 30, 2019

Do I Deserve a Pat on the Back for My 50th Column?

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

“Wow! Your 50th column. You should feel proud,” Neo exclaims over our shared breakfast ruminations. (Neo is my brain’s neocortex, which I’ve mentioned in previous columns.) “Not really,” I ... Read more

October 25, 2019October 23, 2019

Procrastination and Other Demons

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

It was one of those ugly days. My Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms were maxing out. The viral infection I had picked up made it hard to breathe. My partner ... Read more

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