What really matters is not what I have but who I am. I am still me I am still the same me I was before you or I knew I had Parkinson's. So I thought I got thrown into a club I don't want to belong to but really, I’m no different than anyone else. I have learned...
I'm being chased by a thief, a monster, hanging at the edges of my life, waiting to steal from me my movement my joy my smile. In the dark of night I feel it breathing close to me waiting for the day it will overcome me. But not today, today I am dancing for all I...
What if I want to rage Like a storm at sea Against the words I heard – The firing squad. They shot me down To great despair, ‘Progressing regression. How long not clear’. No fear of death That is so inevitable But living into oblivion While still here Is sheer...
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Maintaining an active lifestyle is critical to managing Parkinson’s disease symptoms. A physical therapist (PT) can help keep you mobile by designing an exercise routine that meets your unique symptoms and needs. Here’s an overview of how physical therapy benefits...
The benefits of yoga on full-body wellness have been observed for many decades, but how do these transfer to people living with Parkinson’s disease? Very well, it turns out! With its focus on breathwork, balance, and flexibility, yoga is a fantastic exercise option...
Chronic pain is highly common in people with Parkinson’s disease. In fact, people living with PD are twice as likely to experience pain as those without, and 80% of people with PD report experiencing chronic pain. These pains can be both motor-related (associated with...
Did you know women experience Parkinson’s disease differently than men? Interestingly, this fact has only begun to impact the understanding of PD. As with many areas of medicine, women are severely underrepresented in research and clinical trials, leading to...
As people living with Parkinson’s disease navigate their diagnosis, they’ll encounter various physicians and specialists with education and experience specific to PD. One of these is a movement disorder specialist (MDS). Let’s explore the role of a movement disorder...
Parkinson’s disease is commonly associated with its visible impacts on motor skills, such as tremors, stiffness, cramping, and balance. However, non-motor skills are sometimes equally, if not more, affected for people with Parkinson’s. Common non-motor symptoms of...
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