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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Parkinson’s Disease
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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Living Alone with Parkinson’s Disease
******** Living Alone and Staying Independent with Parkinson’s Disease ******** Living alone has advantages and disadvantages; for each person with Parkinson’s disease, living independently means something different. Everyday issues are
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Reducing Fall Rates for People with Parkinson’s
Reducing Fall Rates for People with Parkinson’s ******** ******** Falling and fear of falling terrify many people with moderate-to-advanced Parkinson’s disease. According to a 2016 study (Highly Challenging Balance Program
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Insomnia and Parkinson’s Disease
Insomnia and Parkinson’s Disease ******** According to a research review published in 2020 (“Practical Evaluation and Management of Insomnia in Parkinson’s Disease: A Review”), “there is little evidence supporting pharmacotherapy
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Falling and Breaking a Bone: One Man’s Story
******** Bob, age 78, is a member of my Ping Pong Parkinson’s group. He recently fell, broke a bone in his leg, and was in the hospital for a few
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How I am (Not) Doing…
******** I seem to have entered a new, debilitating phase of Parkinson’s disease. Until this week, I had what now seems like mild issues with walking, primarily festinating gait and
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Seeking LGBTQIA+ Individuals with Parkinson’s and Their Caregivers
*** This new research project just came in from the School of Public Health, Department of Social & Behavioral Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas *** Parkinson’s Research with Inclusion,
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My Current Meds
********** Here are all the medications I’m on. Morning, when I wake up: Carbidopa/Levodopa 25-100: 2.5 tabs Clonazepam 1 mg: 1 tab Clonazepam 0.5 mg: 1 tab Metoprolol 25 mg:
Falling…Again!
********** Falling…Again! Last week I announced that I had retired from work, which made me feel great (even though I loved my job and everyone I worked with). But I