Journeying Through Parkinson’s Disease   – a column by Sherri Woodbridge

July 11, 2018July 13, 2018

‘You Don’t Look Sick’

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

“Invisible” disease: a disease that is not necessarily visible to the human eye; hidden; concealed from others. Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be known as an “invisible” disease. However, since PD ... Read more

July 9, 2018July 11, 2018

Where Does Your Strength Come From?

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Grieving can, and often does, involve suffering, sorrow, sadness, hurt, depression, a feeling of affliction, and more. Grief is most commonly related to, and thereby put into, the categories ... Read more

July 2, 2018June 28, 2018

The ABCs of Parkinson’s Disease: The Letter C

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Third in a series. Read part one and two. In this column, the letter C is for cognitive changes and caregiving. Cognitive changes Some possible Parkinson’s disease symptoms are obvious ... Read more

June 27, 2018June 29, 2018

Combating the Fear of Parkinson’s Disease

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

There is an acrostic I have seen for “fear”: False Evidence Appearing Real I am sure the author of that acrostic meant well, and while there is some validity ... Read more

June 25, 2018June 27, 2018

The ABCs of Parkinson’s Disease: The Letter B

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Second in a series. Read part one. The letter B is for balance and Botox. Balance Many people with Parkinson’s experience walking or balance problems, which can occur in ... Read more

June 20, 2018June 22, 2018

The ABCs of Parkinson’s Disease: The Letter A

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

For several years I have done a post a day on my blog for Parkinson’s Awareness Month in an attempt to make others more aware of Parkinson’s disease. I ... Read more

June 18, 2018June 15, 2018

I’m Not Giving In

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

In third grade, I learned to write cursive. I loved — no — adored my teacher, Mrs. Nigerian. She was short, petite, dark-haired, and so very kind. She even ... Read more

June 13, 2018June 11, 2018

When the Rain Falls and Hope Is Renewed

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Today it is raining here in Oregon, the state where many believe it rains all the time. But you know what’s good about so much rain? Everything stays green. ... Read more

June 11, 2018June 7, 2018

Making People Laugh In Spite of Life’s Circumstances

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Everywhere you turn these days there is so much negativity. It’s hard to wrap your head around the fact that there are some encouraging stories out there. These are ... Read more

June 6, 2018June 4, 2018

If You Hear ‘It’s Just Parkinson’s,’ You Need a Different Doctor

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Every once in a while I watch an old episode of “House.” The television show is about a cynical, genius doctor (Dr. House) who mentors three other physicians. They ... Read more

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