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

March 24, 2020March 23, 2020

We Are Shut In, Not Shut Out

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

My chronic disease has forced me to stay home for a week after an exhausting recent trip to St. Louis. When my symptoms force me to curtail engagement outside ... Read more

March 20, 2020March 19, 2020

Managing Stress by Expecting the Unexpected

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

Travel beyond our homes is eerie right now with the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic. We feel as if we’re living a dystopian sci-fi film, with people in masks ... Read more

March 13, 2020March 11, 2020

Going Numb Means Going Nowhere in Trying Times

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

Sobbing, she throws her arms around me. “I just can’t take one more thing. I’m totally overwhelmed. All the things I need to attend to are flying around me, ... Read more

March 6, 2020March 4, 2020

Can Brain Therapy Help with the Stress of Moving?

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

“Hey, Doc, you don’t look so good. Like a walking zombie,” Neo says with genuine concern. (Neo is my brain’s neocortex. I’ve mentioned him in previous columns.) I let ... Read more

February 28, 2020February 26, 2020

Exploring the Potential of a Brain Therapy Model for Parkinson’s

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

For my PhD research, I wanted to examine in more detail the processes by which humans move from traumatic injury, like traumatic brain injury, to a place of well-being. ... Read more

February 21, 2020February 19, 2020

Big Boys Don’t Whine

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

“Oh, poor me. I have lost so much,” I moan, hanging my head down and shuffling my feet. My partner looks up from her book. “Did you say something, ... Read more

February 14, 2020February 17, 2020

Dealing with Major Life Changes

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

“What? You’re moving again? Are you insane?” Neo exclaims. (Neo is my brain’s neocortex, which I’ve mentioned in previous columns.) “I’ve been called many things, yet still retain my sanity. ... Read more

January 31, 2020January 29, 2020

Mindful Movement Can Help Motor Hesitation

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

At my last presentation to a support group for Parkinson’s disease (PD), one attendee said, “My husband wobbles a lot when getting up from the sofa. I’m afraid he ... Read more

January 24, 2020January 22, 2020

Watch Out for Those Good Days!

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

“Oh my gosh! The presentation was amazing. And I’m not just saying that because I’m your partner.” It was my first presentation about my experience with Parkinson’s, and it ... Read more

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

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