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’s Disease
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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Apathy and Parkinson’s Disease
******** ******** Here’s a haiku that’s also a joke: The sky is gray milk. I could compose a haiku. But apathy… The joke is that haiku are supposed to
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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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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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