Poetry and Parkinson’s
From the desk of Eli Pollard, Executive Director, World Parkinson Coalition: Dear friends, I am emailing you today to let you know about a special Poetry and Parkinson’s event that […]
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Parkinson’s Disease
Take a (Mindful) Walk
Take a walk. It’s good for your physical and mental health. A walk in the woods is even better. Let’s take a walk on a trail near my house. The
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My First Fall
A few weeks ago I fell. It was my first official fall as a person with Parkinson’s disease, because slipping on black ice in a pre-dawn parking lot doesn’t count.
Back in the Gym of Things
I returned to my local New York Sports Club today, for the first time in, gosh, has it really been over a year? But I desperately need what the gym
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In Which I’m Interviewed by a Parkinson’s Research Firm in Mumbai, India
Lifespark Technologies is a research firm in Mumbai, India, that is developing a wearable device for those with Parkinson’s Disease. It helps improve gait & balance and reduces the chance
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It’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month. What Are You Doing?
As almost all of us are still housebound thanks to Covid, one thing we can still do is participate in Parkinson’s research projects that we can complete at home. On
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Gay, with Parkinson’s? Have I got the book for you!
Peter Anthony Fields, one of this blog’s readers, sent me news of a play he recently wrote, titled “That Guy,” and I bought it on Amazon. I’ll copy the book’s
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“Mything” the Point: Some Thoughts on “Living Well” with Parkinson’s Disease
Guest Column by David Schneider Any survey of publications, conference and discussion topics related to Parkinson’s disease is sure to include numerous references to the importance of maintaining a positive attitude
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Double Whammy: Parkinson’s Disease & Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (nOH)
I was delighted to be asked to spread the word on my blog about a secondary condition many Parkies will face: Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (nOH). What is nOH? Let’s copy-and-paste
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Fan Fiction: The Joke Machine
Parking Suns reader David Schneider contributed this amusing-but-still-kinda-scary short story about a man dealing with Parkinson’s on a typical day. Thank you, David! The Joke Machine – – David Schneider
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