Damned If You Do…
Lately I’ve been suffering from dry mouth at work and, I sense, a resultant softer voice. (Dry mouth is an under-reported PD symptom; soft voice is not.) Why is my mouth […]
Bruce
Welcome BBL Facebook Followers!
My school, the spectacular Bronx Charter School for Better Learning, just encouraged its Facebook fans to visit my blog. Thank you! Welcome!
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Is That a Buffet or a Minefield?
I just attended a lovely buffet luncheon and learned some new things about living with Parkinson’s disease. It was a terrific event, but I must remember the following going forward: If the plates
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Pun-ishment
I made these up myself. You’re welcome! 1. Back in 1804, if both Vice President Aaron Burr and Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton had had Parkinson’s disease, Burr could have said
“Passing”
I think it’s pretty obvious to everyone that I have Parkinson’s disease. I limp along like a three-legged dog (albeit a perky one) and sometimes my right arm and hand
Learning
Here’s a quote: “Through learning, one becomes more oneself.” Does this have any meaning for you? Leave your response and a short explanation in the comment section below. I’ll add
Sleep, Sleep, Sleep
This YouTube video discusses a seemingly endless list of sleep problems that people with Parkinson’s disease experience. While 90% of people with PD report some kind of sleep disturbance, the
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The Wobblies
It’s interesting how Parkinson’s disease affects my balance. When I get dressed in the morning, I challenge myself to do so standing up. When I stand on my left leg, bend
Can’t. Challenge. Not an Issue.
Things I can’t do with my right arm or hand: type (most days). brush the teeth on the right side of my face. I have to nod my head up
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My Appearances on the Michael J. Fox Foundation Website
I was mentioned twice in articles for the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s website. 1. One article interviewed me about being out on the job and participating in research trials. 2.
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