Journeying Through Parkinson’s Disease

 – a column by Sherri Woodbridge

July 17, 2019July 11, 2019

What Makes Someone a Parkinson’s Hero?

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I have often seen the legend “Parkinson’s Hero” on shirts and sweatshirts. Come to think of it, I even have a shirt with that written on it. But I ... Read more

July 15, 2019July 10, 2019

Do You Know How Lucky You Are?

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

While my grandkids were here last week, we read books every night before bed. And, of course, each night at least one book had to be by Dr. Seuss. ... Read more

July 10, 2019July 8, 2019

Laughter as Medicine

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

My 2-year-old grandson runs back toward the fence that shields him from entering a dark, muddy pond. I am sure there are water monsters that live deep in that ... Read more

July 3, 2019July 1, 2019

Ignorance vs. Grace: How Do We Deal with People Who Disappoint?

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I have Parkinson’s disease, but unless you have a good eye and a good listening ear, most days you won’t notice. On most days, my symptoms are internal. Occasionally, ... Read more

July 1, 2019June 27, 2019

9 Things to Have in Your Home If You Have Parkinson’s Disease

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I wrote a column recently about the things you shouldn’t have in your house if you have Parkinson’s. In this column, I take the opposite approach and suggest things ... Read more

June 26, 2019June 24, 2019

Pressing Through and Pushing On with Parkinson’s Disease

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Just when I was going to have a pity party, I received this question from a reader: “What’s your secret for dealing with the everyday?” Her question was in ... Read more

June 24, 2019June 19, 2019

Overcoming the Grief Caused by Parkinson’s

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

One thing that many people might not associate with experiencing Parkinson’s disease is grief. Experiencing grief with this disease is real. It can be felt deep down in your ... Read more

June 19, 2019August 12, 2019

9 Things You Should Not Have in Your House if You Have Parkinson’s

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I recently read an article in Country Living titled, “40 Things No Woman Over 40 Should Ever Have in Her Home.” The piece intrigued me and inspired me to ... Read more

June 17, 2019June 13, 2019

In Addition to a Cure for Parkinson’s, What Else Do We Really Want?

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

We all want something in life. We want to win the lottery or find our perfect mate. For those of us with a chronic illness, we’d be more than ... Read more

June 12, 2019June 10, 2019

Are You the Light in Someone’s Darkness?

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I attend my boxing class twice a week. Regardless of whether she is having a good or not-so-good day, Kathy, another woman in my class, will be smiling. Not ... Read more