Journeying Through Parkinson’s Disease

 – a column by Sherri Woodbridge

April 18, 2018April 17, 2018

Walking Through the Valley of Shadows

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

One of my grandson’s favorite things to do when we go for a walk is to follow his shadow or to chase mine. It brings out the giggles in ... Read more

April 16, 2018April 13, 2018

8 Things Caregivers Need

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

It’s not uncommon for spouses to decide to leave when the other gets sick. I think it could be a matter of “having had it up to here” and ... Read more

April 11, 2018April 10, 2018

I Have Parkinson’s Disease and This Is How It Affects Me (Part 2)

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

In my last column, “I Have Parkinson’s Disease and This Is How It Affects Me, Part 1,” I shared what having Parkinson’s disease is like, according to those who ... Read more

April 9, 2018April 6, 2018

I Have Parkinson’s Disease and This Is How It Affects Me (Part 1)

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

First in a series. You have Parkinson’s disease (PD). If someone were to observe you, what would they see (external symptoms/issues) that is attributed to having Parkinson’s disease? What ... Read more

April 4, 2018April 3, 2018

What Exactly Is Deep Brain Stimulation?

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

If I were to ask someone “What is DBS?”, they might reply something like: “Deep brain stimulation. Yeah, that’s it. DBS … Deep brain stimulation.” That’s good, but not ... Read more

April 2, 2018March 29, 2018

Parkinson’s Disease Is Enough of a Stinker Without Sweat Problems

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Parkinson’s disease can be difficult to live with, and excessive sweating adds to the mix. People with PD have a higher likelihood of emitting unfavorable odors because a person with ... Read more

March 28, 2018March 28, 2018

The Old Me Versus the New Me

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I used to be happy. I used to be a lot of fun. Or, so I’ve been told. What happened to me? The me who used to not have ... Read more

March 26, 2018March 23, 2018

What Deep Brain Stimulation Can and Can’t Do

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

We sometimes don’t get all of our facts straight when it comes to pursuing what we want. As Parkinson’s patients, we only want one thing: a cure. Since we ... Read more

March 21, 2018March 20, 2018

Noticing the Signs of Parkinson’s Disease in a Loved One

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

This is written for loved ones who might have a sense that something isn’t quite right with the one they care about. It is a list of early signs ... Read more

March 19, 2018March 16, 2018

Parkinson’s Disease and the ‘C’ Word

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

You’ve seen the commercials about diarrhea. It’s not something to be embarrassed about, but we try to make light of it by calling it by some other name like ... Read more