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What does ‘living well with Parkinson’s’ mean to you?

A whole new year is ahead of us, and Parkinson’s News Today columnist Lori DePorter has some tips to help you live well with Parkinson’s in 2022. Click here to listen to her column as a flash briefing.

What tips would you add to this list? What are you planning on continuing from 2021, and…[Read more]

Countless studies and loads of anecdotal evidence, too, proclaim the life-changing power of practicing gratitude. It’s even the subject of a recent column by Mary Beth Skylis, which you can listen to as a flash briefing here.

Do you have a regular gratitude practice? If you do, do you notice an improvement in your mood, mindset or even your…[Read more]

Lori DePorter writes, “Educating future members of Parkinson’s care teams is a way to contribute to the Parkinson’s community. Like others with the disease, I have participated in clinical trials, research studies, and classroom visits. And over the last two years, I’ve been inspired as part of my participation in both Zoom and in-person class…[Read more]

In the United States, the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease is higher in states with more lead pipes that carry water to households, according to a new study. The results add to a growing body of evidence that exposure to lead could increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s. Learn more by listening to this flash briefing.

What do you t…[Read more]

Has Parkinson’s affected your sleep? Do you experience night terrors or wake up to find out from your partner that you were ‘acting out’ your dreams in bed? Has this ever caused you or your partner harm?

That’s the subject of a recent column by Mary Beth Skylis, which you can listen to as a flash briefing here.

If this is something you…[Read more]

Do you meditate? Do you notice any benefits when you do? That’s the subject of a recent column by Dr. C, which you can listen to as a flash briefing here.

What do you think of meditation? Do you practice it? Was it challenging for you to find a form of meditation you can stick with? If you’re a regular meditator, what has helped you develop…[Read more]

Happy holidays, everyone! Wishing you all the joy and warmth of the season, and hoping you can enjoy time with loved ones – either in-person if possible, or virtually. 🙂 Stay safe, take care, and see you in the New Year.

Christmas Eve is only a few sleeps away … have you finished your holiday shopping yet? If not, check out this flash briefing of a column by Mary Beth Skylis about gift ideas for people with PD.

Were there any items Mary Beth talked about that you’re hoping to receive as a gift or planning to give to someone else? Are there other gift ideas you…[Read more]

Did you know that exercising your brain can help combat cognitive impairment related to Parkinson’s? This is the subject of a recent column by Jo Gambosi, which you can listen to as a flash briefing here.

Do you have a routine for ‘training’ your brain? What does it include? Do you notice a difference in your cognitive symptoms because of it?…[Read more]

What do you know about the ‘flicker effect’? That something Dr. C dives into in a recent column, which you can listen to as a flash briefing here.

What did you think of this information? What questions do you have?  Have you experienced the flicker effect personally?

This forum community, and the Parkinson’s community at large, is a huge source of inspiration for Lori DePorter, one of Parkinson’s News Today’s columnists. You can listen to her reflections on her experience as a PD News Today columnist as a flash briefing here.

What about you? Have you found inspiration in the PD community, either here as part…[Read more]

I think you’d be hard pressed to find someone in the world who doesn’t have some experience – either personally or via someone close to them – with anxiety, depression and/or stress. Many people with Parkinson’s also report experiencing these mental health challenges, and this is the subject of a recent column by Lori DePorter. You can listen to…[Read more]

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American members!

How are the COVID numbers in your area? Is the pandemic still impacting your Thanksgiving plans, and if yes, how? How do this year’s celebrations differ from last year’s? What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving?

I hope you can enjoy a safe, relaxing and fun long weekend with friends and loved ones.