How to help loved ones with chronic illnesses enjoy the holidays

How to help loved ones with chronic illnesses enjoy the holidays [The Washington Post] For many people with chronic illnesses, the holidays can be a lonely and exhausting time. Health limitations may keep them from joining celebrations, and participating in the festivities...

Michael J. Fox Rediscovers His Optimism

This is a year or so old but still worth watching for Young Onset PD as well as fans of Michael J Fox. I still want to do a round table special sitting with Alan Alda and a few otheres to talk about PD and how to adapt to suddenly having this creature with me everywhere I go, affect everything I do. Infesting my life and tearing apart friendships,...

Fundraiser for Parkinson's Unity Walk (Facebook fundraising)

I am raising money for the Parkinson's Unity Walk via Facebook fundraising.  I've chosen this nonprofit because their mission spreads awareness of Parkinson's Disease and distributes to the research organizations listed below. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every...

Thriving With Parkinson's Disease Through Hope, Optimism, and Perseverance

When John Alexander was diagnosed with a degenerative disease, he decided to take control of his health and mindset by finding ways to motivate himself and others with Parkinson's. John became a distance cyclist and triathlete after discovering that staying active is one...

World Parkinson's Day

Parkinson's is a defined as a movement disorder but the very long list of issues goes way beyond movement and shaking.here are a few more that people added: Low voice or whisper, tiny handwriting, constipati...