Rock Climbing for Parkinson's

There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility and strength. 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl, whose husband had Parkinson's disease, knows...

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PD Quick Tip - Facial Masking

Facial masking is when you have a blank expression, you aren't able to convey emotions with facial expression. Masking is common with Parkinson's. Medication helped a ton but I still feel my expression shows anger or sadness when I'm calm and happy. Exercise is important, and...

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Wake Up Brain, Wake Up

Sometimes it feels like a part of my brain is asleep. It isn't talking or listening to me. The meds didn't kick in properly or sometimes at all.  I want to move an arm or leg or my hand to get leverage to pull myself up. Nothing, not even in my finger. I...

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PD Quick Tip - Heavy, sleepy eyelids

Suddenly my eyelids feel so heavy, and at the worst times. It's happened when I am just talking with someone-my eyes are closing, eyelids so heavy, I struggle to keep my eyes open. The person I was talking to thinks I'm bored and am really rude.  Was I hypnotized? It's...

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Parkinson's Unity Walk 2024

Parkinson's Unity Walk Saturday April 27th 2024 • 8:30am - 1pm, Central Park, New York, NY The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is thrilled to bring you the 2024 Parkinson’s Unity Walk on Saturday, April 27th, in New York City’s Central Park. Enjoy programming at the Bandshell,...

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Call On The Fighter (song)

"Call on the Fighter" began as a simple idea...create and offer original music to encourage and inspire "fighters" along their Parkinson's journey. Colleen Bridges, owner, and director of Bridges for Parkinson's found the perfect fit in one of her own fighters, Rich Gootee. Rich, an award-winning singer/songwriter, knows all too well the constant...

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Parkinson's Hacks Help Man Walk

SCRIPPS News: Man with Parkinson's uses high tech devices to treat symptoms, continue liiving his life. 80% of Parkinson's patients suffer from a symptom called "freezing of gait." It’s when people suddenly lose the ability to take a step.  SOUR...

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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...

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PD Fitness Friday | Parkinson's Foundation

Fitness series presented by the Parkinson's Foundation ...

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Afraid to tell people I have PD

 I'm hesitant to share that I have PD with people.  Most or all of my relatives know, a few neighbors and a few friends.  The worst reaction is when friends drop me from their lives like I'm dead or contagious.  Others range from tears, hugs, articles...

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Keep moving, move big!

A few years ago I went to a LSVT "Move Big" physical therapist that focuses on the movements like arm swing and gait while walking. LSVT BIG trains people with Parkinson disease (PD) to move more "normally" using big movements and steps.People living with PD or other neurological...

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Preparing for a 5K race

I’m preparing for a 5K walk to raise money!  Yesterday on my walk I discovered it’s exactly 5K or 3.1 miles from the apartment to the East River and back.  Today I took a different route only walked about 2.3 miles probably because there were more food options. What...

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Exercise

You’ll start hearing this a lot. Exercise is the best way to slow PD progression. Join a gym, do yoga, boxing, dance, etc. PD specific exercise classes work better for me.  Even if you’re not feeling so great, go to the class anyway because just getting out into the social...

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Team Fox NOLA: Pedal for Parkinson's

Join Team Fox NOLA as they cycle away those holiday pounds with star instructor, Jeff Schiffman! Get a healthy jumpstart to the New Year before we indulge in king cakes and daiquiris with a 50 minute ride while fundraising for this important cause. Registration fee includes:...

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Unity Walk

Parkinson's Unity Walk Join thousands of members of the Parkinson’s community as we walk together in New York’s Central Park to raise funds and awareness for research. The 25th Walk will be hed o Saturday April 27, 2019. unitywalk.org#PUW2...

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