Journeying Through Parkinson’s Disease

 – a column by Sherri Woodbridge

January 9, 2019January 14, 2019

The ABCs of Parkinson’s: It’s Not Just About Shaking

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

The next letter in a series on the ABCs of Parkinson’s is “N.” This is because the disease is not just about shaking. When the topic of Parkinson’s disease ... Read more

January 7, 2019January 10, 2019

I’m Enjoying My Journey Despite Parkinson’s Interference

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I received an email from someone concerned that they may be in the beginning stages of Parkinson’s disease (PD). I have met others who have PD, but not someone ... Read more

December 17, 2018December 14, 2018

The ABCs of Parkinson’s: ‘M’ is for Musings on Mumbling

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

If you asked me which symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most annoying, I may reply, “My soft voice.” I have always had a soft voice. Perhaps I ... Read more

December 12, 2018December 19, 2018

Tangled Up with Dementia in Parkinson’s Disease

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

A reader recently posed the following question: “Why are there never any comments on dementia in regards to Parkinson’s disease? It is very real, and 40 percent of Parkinson’s ... Read more

December 10, 2018December 19, 2018

Enduring Through Parkinson’s Disease

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Someone once said, “Life is hard.” Someone else said, “Life is hard, and then you die.” Another said, “Life is hard, but God is good.” That’s what I’m holding ... Read more

December 5, 2018December 11, 2018

Broken Crayons Are Not Useless

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

My son and his family were preparing to move. Was I willing to let them go? Yes. Did I want them to go? No. But that was my selfish desire. I have realized ... Read more

November 28, 2018December 4, 2018

Staying Active Versus Exercise

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Whether you ask a group of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or your neurologist about the best thing you can do to keep PD at bay or slow down ... Read more

November 26, 2018December 4, 2018

The ABCs of Parkinson’s Disease: ‘L’ Is for Lists

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

A continuation of the “ABCs of Parkinson’s” series. Bucket lists are like New Year’s resolutions. We create lists of goals we hope to accomplish, things we want to change ... Read more

November 21, 2018November 28, 2018

Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Loved One with Parkinson’s

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Christmas is just around the corner. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are even sooner. For your convenience, I have made a list — and checked it twice — of ... Read more

November 19, 2018November 26, 2018

Finding Hope for Today

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease

 - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Sometimes you can feel as if you’re at the end of your proverbial rope. You’re holding on as tight as you can, hoping the blisters on the palms of ... Read more