My Keys to PD
A few years ago, the Parkinson’s Foundation published an online article titled “Improving Brain Function with Exercise, Connectedness and Creativity.” (But it’s no longer on their website…oh-oh…oh, well.) I pasted […]
Parkinson’s Disease
7 Legal and Financial Tips to Plan a Better Life with Parkinson’s
Mona Clifton, Public Relations Manager at the Parkinson’s Foundation, encouraged me to re-post this page from their website. If you’re already concerned about your physical, mental and emotional health with
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Parkinson’s Disease Before You Know It
The European Journal of Neuroscience recently published a report (“The Prodromes of Parkinson’s Disease”) that delineates some of the symptoms you may get before your doctor concludes that you have
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Guest Post: Medicare and Parkinson’s Coverage
Danielle Kunkle, who writes for a company called Boomer Benefits, contributed the following article, which explains the intricacies of how Medicare covers (and in some cases doesn’t cover) your Parkinson’s
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What Works for Me
I’m sitting on a fence right now. On one side of the fence is the classification “advanced Parkinson’s disease,” according to the website Parkinson’s Community. Every day in my Facebook
Walking: Adding the Patient’s Perspective
We take walking for granted until something happens and we’re not so mobile anymore. Babies teach themselves to walk and it’s a miracle. Then you age and maybe get Parkinson’s,
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Terror in a PD Research Study
Over the years I’ve participated in a number of research studies related to Parkinson’s disease. In fact, I encourage everyone with PD to sign up with the Michael J. Fox
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CBS Interviews Linda Ronstadt
This morning the TV show “CBS Sunday Morning” aired an interview with fellow Parkie extraordinaire, Linda Ronstadt. She talks about her earlier life as a singer and her present life
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The Cost of Being a Caregiver to Someone with Parkinson’s
Being a caregiver to someone with Parkinson’s will cost you money. Why and how much? A recent research report attempted to find out, by comparing the financial situations of 1211
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Ping Pong Parkinson’s
Here’s a recent video promoting my Ping Pong Parkinson’s club, which meets every Wednesday in Pleasantville, NY, and has a tournament coming up this week. The group was founded by
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