Slow is the New Fast – a Column by Jean Mellano

August 6, 2019July 31, 2019

What Not to Say to Someone with Parkinson’s Disease

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Not all people with Parkinson’s disease experience the same symptoms. For example, I am most affected by bradykinesia, poor fine motor skills, incontinence, and fatigue. I was inspired to ... Read more

July 9, 2019July 2, 2019

Fighting Back with Kindness and Compassion

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“It doesn’t matter what cards you’re dealt. It’s what you do with those cards. Never complain. Just keep pushing forward. Find a positive in anything and just fight for ... Read more

June 25, 2019June 20, 2019

The Race of My Life

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Participate or compete? Prior to being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, I used to participate in 5K walks and duathlons for fun. Now, I am competing in the race of ... Read more

June 11, 2019June 7, 2019

Sinemet Has Left the Building

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A recent Merck product status report shows that Sinemet 25-100 is on backorder, with no current availability date. I have been on Sinemet 25-100 for almost a year now. ... Read more

June 4, 2019June 5, 2019

Time to Rediscover Dance and Music

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“The music and movement started, I was filled with great joy. I was able to take the whole class and walked out feeling accomplished, encouraged with that passion for ... Read more

May 14, 2019May 10, 2019

Vulnerable, but Not Alone

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“People who know me know I’m strong, but I’m vulnerable.” — Catherine Deneuve Oxford Dictionaries define vulnerability as: “The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being ... Read more

April 30, 2019April 26, 2019

As My Losses from Parkinson’s Accelerate, It’s Time to Fight Back

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“Don’t forget you’re human. It’s OK to have a meltdown, just don’t unpack and live there. Cry it out and then refocus on where you are headed.” —Unknown I ... Read more

April 23, 2019April 22, 2019

After a Nasty Fall, I Think of Those Who Came to My Aid

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“We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope.” –Martin Luther King Jr. Fallen, again Not even two weeks after I put the finishing touches on my walking ... Read more

April 16, 2019April 12, 2019

Heel, Toe: Walking with Mindfulness

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“Mindfulness isn’t difficult, we just need to remember to do it.” — Sharon Salzberg The ability to walk is something many of us, myself included, have always taken for ... Read more

March 26, 2019March 29, 2019

For Parkinson’s Patients, the Sense of Loss Is Relentless

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“I fight for my health every day in ways that most people don’t understand. I’m not lazy. I’m a warrior!” –Unknown Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disease of loss. ... Read more