Shaking Things Up – a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

June 12, 2019June 10, 2019

Harnessing the Power of Music

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

A proud, black piano stands in my parents’ living room. It’s the foundation of our home. From behind the sleek mahogany panels, fury, sadness, and happiness express themselves without ... Read more

June 5, 2019May 31, 2019

Strategies to Combat Freezing in Parkinson’s Patients

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

“Freezing” is when an individual suddenly feels like they’re glued to the ground. Parkinson’s disease patients often experience freezing during the late stages of the disease. It can occur ... Read more

May 1, 2019April 29, 2019

When Time Is Limited, We Focus Less on Escaping It

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

I don’t remember when I started measuring my life in increments of time. But I feel the seconds slipping through my fingers. I think about using quantum mechanics to ... Read more

April 24, 2019May 15, 2019

Fighting Parkinson’s Disease with Rock Steady Boxing

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

My dad is a soft-spoken soul. He observes the madness of our lives while quietly rocking in his plushy black chair. His philosophy has always been passive: Worrying doesn’t ... Read more

April 10, 2019April 9, 2019

Making Sense of the Senseless

Columns, Shaking Things Up - a Column by Mary Beth Skylis

When I was in high school, I followed the written journey of a classmate who was diagnosed with leukemia. Miles Levin struggled to comprehend a senseless battle through the ... Read more

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