Parkinson’s Pride
********** Parkinson’s Pride The PMD Alliance (Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance) is “an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to providing opportunities for people to learn, live more fully and spark meaningful […]
Enriched Environment
Pretty in Pink: Awe Walks
********** Pretty in Pink! I took my first walk in the woods yesterday, along part of the Croton Acqueduct Trail. Total distance round trip: 2 miles. There were a few
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Parkinson’s Poetry Slam
********** Parkinson’s Poetry Slam Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles sought poems written by Parkies, their caregivers, friends and family to compile into a book of poetry documenting the lives of
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Parkinson’s Poetry Contest
********** Parkinson’s Poetry Contest A couple of weeks ago, fellow Parkinson’s blogger Laura Kennedy Gould encouraged me to enter some of my poetry in a contest for people with Parkinson’s,
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The Sun in Poetry
********** I Sought the Wood in Winter I sought the wood in summer When every twig was green; The rudest boughs were tender, And buds were pink between. Light-fingered aspens
See the Music
********** I’m part of an online support group for LGBT+ Parkies, and the program includes forays into the worlds of music, writing, Rock Steady Boxing, and fine arts. For music,
BeatWalk
******** BeatWalk We take for granted, when we’re young and strong, That we can walk about without concern. But Parkinson’s disease has come along, And with it, visions of our
Singing Therapy to Combat Parkinson’s Disease and Depression in South Korea
Singing Therapy to Combat Parkinson’s Disease and Depression in South Korea ********** Koreans love to sing. At least, they used to. I know, because I lived in South Korea in
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Vocal Problems for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Vocal Problems for People with Parkinson’s Disease *********** Parkinson’s disease disrupts how the brain communicates with the rest of the body, in particular the muscles. You develop festinating gait. You
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Sing Out, Louise!
Sing Out, Louise! ********** ********** The Value of Singing to Combat Parkinson’s Disease ********** Rosalind Russell urges one of her daughters to “Sing out!” in the movie Gypsy. (Click on