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: […]
Parkinson’s Disease
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
I Retired!
******* I’m retired now. My last day of work was June 30, and my last paycheck will be August 31. On the day I retired, my husband and I were
Meditation and Yoga to Combat Parkinson’s Disease
Meditation and Yoga to Combat Parkinson’s Disease Meditation has been used for thousands of years to induce deep relaxation and mental calmness. Yoga was originally intended to prepare the body
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Palliative Care vs. Hospice: What’s the Difference?
********** Palliative Care vs. Hospice: What’s the Difference? I recently attended an online seminar for people with Parkinson’s disease, which discussed the differences between palliative care and hospice. In many
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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
“Everyday Health” Announces Top Parkinson’s Bloggers and Influencers for 2022
********** “Everyday Health” Announces Top Parkinson’s Bloggers and Influencers for 2022 The website “Everyday Health” creates timely, trustworthy content on health information and medical research by adhering to our strict
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How to Combat Swallowing and Choking Problems
********** How to Combat Swallowing and Choking Problems I’ve written a few times recently about swallowing and choking problems that people with Parkinson’s face when their throat muscles no longer
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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 101
********** Parkinson’s 101 Here’s a medical research article that supplies a comprehensive overview of Parkinson’s disease in easy-to-understand language. It also includes outside-the-norm information, such as the following possibilities for