Kevin Schaefer

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Hey everyone! Hope you’re all staying safe out there. Anyone have any creative activity ideas for quarantine?

On that note, I wanted to share Sherri’s latest column here. She writes about stopping the spread of loneliness during this time. Combatting loneliness can be hard enough for Parkinson’s patients on a regular basis. Now with the COV…[Read more]