Nancy Crockett

Oregon, USA

During the covid quarantine my voice lessons had to stop.  Also during that year I was diagnosed with PD. I A few months ago my lessons resumed.   I was more than relieved and pleased that I had not lost my singing voice during the 1 1/2 absence.  It is an assurance that all is not lost.  PD has not taken my singing voice.

Listening to music tha…[Read more]

I avoid known stressors like crowds and loud noises.  I’ve had generalized anxiety disorder since childhood.  If I get stressed I retreat to my computer and do jigsaw puzzles and listen to music.  So far Parkinson’s doesn’t get worse with stress but the accompanying depression does.

I was diagnosed in 2020 so I’m new to all this.  Covid kept us indoors.   We didn’t even travel locally.

Over Christmas we will go on a Cruise to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.  The excursions have been selected for “level one” meaning we will be in buses or vans most of the time.   I think my strength and balance will be tested with…[Read more]

I’ve had Parkinson’s only a year (diagnosed). I’m as fat as I’ve ever been.