On Balance
********** ********** This week the NY Times reprinted an article about balance training, which is probably an overlooked area of concern for many people, whether they have Parkinson’s or not. […]
Non-Pharmacological Fixes
Ping Pong Parkinson: You’ve Seen the Videos, Now Read the Book!
********** ********** I’ve blogged before (click! click! click!) about the table tennis club near where I live in suburban New York. On Wednesday nights it hosts a gathering of ping
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Update on “Awe Walks”: Try It Inside!
Last May I wrote about “awe walks.” According to an article in the NY Times, “Consciously watching for small wonders in the world around you during an otherwise ordinary walk
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Compensation Strategies for Gait Impairment
********** ********** Are you a Parkie who sometimes (maybe all the time?) has problems walking? Do you have more problems, say, walking on a busy street or moving around in
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How I Spent My 70th Birthday
********** ********** A few days ago I turned 70. It doesn’t feel any different than, say, turning 45 or 50 – I’m still me. Two events that made the day
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Parkinson Pantheon: Jimmy Choi
******** ******** Jimmy Choi is someone I’ve admired for years. Diagnosed with PD as a young man, he spent many years just sitting on his couch, moping and putting on
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Parkinson Pantheon: Nenad Bach
******** ******** Nenad Bach is the reason why we have Ping Pong Parkinson. He is a world-class musician who lost the ability to play his many instruments when he came
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Back in the Swim of Things
******** ******** I’m back to working out 5 – 6 days/week. In the pool I’ve been swimming 1,200 meters (about 3/4 of a mile) twice a week, and plan to
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How Important is Exercise For People Living with Parkinson’s?
******** ******** One of the most effective treatments for Parkinson’s disease is exercise. People frequently inquire about the “best” Parkinson’s exercise program. Most experts agree that the most effective strategy
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Paws for Parkinson’s: Why You Should Consider Getting a Service Dog
********** ********** Parkinson’s disease (PD) currently affects more than 10 million people worldwide. And while there still isn’t a cure, there are non-medical alternative treatments that are recommended for patients
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