The Unshakable Optimist - a Column by Mollie Lombardi

Traveling with Parkinson’s disease? These tips can help.

Travel is a big part of the holidays for many families. Whether you’re driving down the street to attend a party for a few hours or flying halfway across the globe for weeks, these tips can make the journey easier when traveling with Parkinson’s disease. The most important is…

Finding the right medical team to help me manage Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease has many facets, and research into its progression and treatment is constantly evolving. So is my health. Navigating all the changes takes a team, and over the past 11 years since my diagnosis, I think I’ve recruited a pretty good one. So who’s on my medical team?…

Naming the monster: What my collection of symptoms really meant

In the fall of 2012, I was moving fast. I had a big job and was becoming known in my industry. I traveled for work almost nonstop, working with clients and speaking at conferences. I was married to a great guy; we had the resources to enjoy beach vacations and…