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Kevin Schaefer started the topic Thoughts on States Reopening in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Parkinson’s 10 months, 4 weeks ago
Hey everyone! Hope you all had a safe and relaxing weekend. For those here in the U.S., I wish you all a good Memorial Day.
So, as states and other places around the world begin to reopen, I wanted to get your thoughts. I don’t want to start anything political here. Rather, I’m just curious if anyone here feels comfortable going out som…[Read more]
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Kevin Schaefer started the topic COVID-19 and Post-Traumatic Growth in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Parkinson’s 11 months, 1 week ago
So I’m sure you’re all pretty tired of hearing about COVID. Paying attention to the news right now is exhausting.
However, I did want to share this column about COVID-19 and post-traumatic growth. The author, Brianna Albers, is a writer for one of our sibling sites. She’s been writing about mental health coping mechanisms, speci…[Read more]
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Kevin Schaefer started the topic Motivation Monday: Setting Personal Goals in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 11 months, 1 week ago
Hey everyone! Hope you all had a safe and relaxing weekend.
Today, I wanted to start a conversation about setting personal goals. Obviously, it’s an unusual time to even think about this subject. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and just trying to stay healthy, most of us aren’t focused on the future.
Still, I actually think it’s a great…[Read more]
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Kevin Schaefer started the topic Preparing for a medical appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Parkinson’s 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Since the COVID-19 pandemic is having a major impact on our healthcare services, we have to approach medical appointments differently than before. TeleMed and other virtual services could become the new norm. Still, some appointments and procedures need to be in-person. It raises questions about how we can best approach appointments with our…[Read more]
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Kevin Schaefer started the topic Book Recommendation: Disability Essay Anthology in the forum Parkinson’s Disease Awareness and Advocacy 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Hey everyone! Hope you all had a safe and relaxing weekend.
I wanted to share this book with you all. This is a collection of essays from the New York Times disability series. The book’s contributors include people living with quadriplegia, chronic illnesses, blindness, and more. The idea is to give people with a plethora of visible and i…[Read more]
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Kevin Schaefer replied to the topic Online Therapy in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Parkinson’s 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks for sharing Brian! Glad you’ve found a good alternative to in-person.
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Kevin Schaefer started the topic Online Therapy in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Parkinson’s 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Hey everyone! Hope you all had a safe and relaxing weekend.
I wanted to ask if anyone here does online therapy. With all of the stress and anxiety in the world right now, it’s as good a time as any to focus on mental health. And since we’re all on lockdown, online therapy is a great alternative to in-person appointments.
There’s one s…[Read more]
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Kevin Schaefer started the topic Mental Health Check-in in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Parkinson’s 12 months ago
Hey everyone! Hope you’re all staying safe and healthy.
So I just wanted to do a mental health check-in. Obviously it’s a stressful time, but how’s everyone doing mentally and emotionally? For me, I’m just trying to take things day by day. I’m keeping a lockdown journal, reading, watching movies, calling friends and family, and going out…[Read more]
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Kevin Schaefer started the topic Stress Relief Tips for Caregivers in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 12 months ago
Hey everyone! Hope you’re all staying safe and healthy.
Today, I wanted to give a shoutout to all of the caregivers in this community. Especially in a time like this, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who continually gives and sacrifices to care for a loved one with Parkinson’s.
I recently came across an article on the imp…[Read more]
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Kevin Schaefer started the topic Parkinson’s Awareness Month in the forum Parkinson’s Disease Awareness and Advocacy 12 months ago
Hey everyone! Hope you all had a safe and relaxing weekend.
As many of you know, April is Parkinson’s awareness month. Check out our Instagram page, where you can find several stories from patients and caregivers. Take a look at Cheryl Hughes’ story, which you can find here. Thanks for sharing Cheryl!
Do you do anything to recognize P…[Read more]
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Kevin Schaefer started the topic Using TeleMed in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Parkinson’s 1 year ago
Hey everyone! Congrats on making it through another week of quarantine.
So I wanted to ask you all about using TeleMed for medical services. TeleMed is a popular resource for live medical answering services for patients and healthcare providers. Especially with the COVID-19 pandemic, I was wondering how many of you are using TeleMed for…[Read more]
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Kevin Schaefer started the topic Columnist Writes About Serenity and Chocolate Chip Cookies in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Parkinson’s 1 year ago
Hey everyone! Hope you’re all staying safe out there.
Check out Dr. C’s latest column about cookies vs toilet paper. It’s a humorous piece, but it offers a poignant message. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. C urges people to focus on serenity, and not just survival. The allegory of hoarding chocolate chip cookies instead of toi…[Read more]
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Kevin Schaefer replied to the topic YouTube Conversation Video: Do People with Disabilities Think the Same? in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 1 year ago
No prob! It’s a fascinating panel.
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Kevin Schaefer started the topic YouTube Conversation Video: Do People with Disabilities Think the Same? in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 1 year ago
Hey everyone! Hope you all are staying safe and healthy out there.
So I wanted to share this video with you all that I came across a few months ago. This is a fascinating video, in which a group of people with disabilities discuss topics like ableism, dating, and living with a disability. The idea is to show that within disability…[Read more]
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Kevin Schaefer replied to the topic Would you like to be featured for Parkinson's Awareness Month? in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 1 year ago
Ok great. Thanks Cheryl!
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Kevin Schaefer started the topic Columnist Interviews Husband About her Parkinson’s Diagnosis in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 1 year ago
Hey everyone! Hope you all made it through another week ok.
Check out Lori’s latest column here. This is a unique piece, in which Lori interviews her husband about how Parkinson’s has impacted their lives. Some things remain the same, while others have changed drastically.
I especially like this quote from her husband: “Parkinson’s has…[Read more]
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Kevin Schaefer replied to the topic Would you like to be featured for Parkinson's Awareness Month? in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 1 year ago
Hey Cheryl! Yes if what you wrote here is the post you want to use, that’s fine. Just wanted to confirm.
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Kevin Schaefer replied to the topic Would you like to be featured for Parkinson's Awareness Month? in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 1 year ago
Hey everyone! Thank you all for your willingness to participate in this project. I’m helping oversee it, and I emailed all of you who responded to this post. Steve, I already got yours. Cheryl, Tahmy, let me know if you received my email. Thanks!
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Kevin Schaefer started the topic Columnist Writes About Being a Survivor in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Parkinson’s 1 year ago
Hey everyone! Hope you’re all staying safe, healthy, and (relatively) sane out there.
Check out Jean’s latest column here. It is beautifully written and moving. Jean writes about how past traumas and losses have prepared her for this current crisis. She shares tips, and encourages readers to carry on. I commend Jean for her vul…[Read more]
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Kevin Schaefer started the topic Monday Motivation: What are Your Podcast Recommendations for Lockdown? in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Parkinson’s 1 year ago
Hey everyone! Hope you all had a safe and relaxing weekend.
So since we’re all stuck at home right now, I was wondering if anyone had any good podcast recommendations. Since I work from home anyway, I listen to a lot of podcasts during the day. My favorite is called Beautiful Anonymous, a conversational show hosted by comedian Chris G…[Read more]
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