There’s always something new to learn
By Sheryl Jedlinski Having participated in educational programs related to Parkinson’s disease for more than 20 years, I sometimes start thinking there is nothing new to learn, and that I … Continue reading
Good News !
By Sheryl Jedlinski Last week, almost three years after being diagnosed with stage four endometrial cancer, the latest CT scans of my chest, abdomen, and pelvis came back clean as … Continue reading
Profits from new book to benefit PD research
By Sheryl Jedlinski With the abundant support of the Parkinson’s community, my newly published book, “Parkinson’s? You’re kidding me, right? One woman’s unshakeable belief in overcoming a shaky diagnosis!” is … Continue reading
Happy 1st Birthday to my one and only!
“The idea that no one is perfect is a view most commonly held by people with no grandchildren” – nationally syndicated columnist Doug Larson By Sheryl Jedlinski Those of us … Continue reading
Bringing my world back into focus
By Sheryl Jedlinski Over the past year, I have been experiencing increasing blurriness and double vision, especially when working at my computer or reading. I find myself straining to bring … Continue reading
Trip resets my “days without a fall” clock
By Sheryl Jedlinski It had been more than a year since my last fall, but my record-breaking streak ended while I was on vacation. One minute I was walking with … Continue reading
You don’t have to be a star to inspire others
By Sheryl Jedlinski I was a little taken aback when a stranger came up to me in the locker room and complimented me on the concentration and intensity I bring … Continue reading
Grandparenting: All that and more
By Sheryl Jedlinski I expected my son, Steve, to be nervous about having me babysit for his newborn daughter (my granddaughter), Parker. After all, he’s had a front row seat … Continue reading
Know your rights
By Sheryl Jedlinski If your plans call for air travel, and you are unable to go through the full-body security screening machines, be prepared for new pat down procedures better … Continue reading
Overcoming travel challenges
by Sheryl Jedlinski When I started relying on my walking sticks to get around, hotels posed new challenges to overcome. The issue of accessibility had invaded my corner of the world … Continue reading
Celebrating a special Mother’s Day
By Sheryl Jedlinski If your baby is “beautiful and perfect, never cries or fusses, sleeps on schedule and burps on demand, an angel all the time,” you’re the grandma. … Continue reading
Wow, I’m a grandma!
By Sheryl Jedlinski This weekend, I became a full-fledged grandma; no longer a grandma in waiting. My cell phone now streams photos of Parker Sage, formerly known as Baby JJ. … Continue reading
Activating my rescue plan
By Sheryl Jedlinski Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has taught me many life lessons, including the importance of having a plan for every eventuality… like what to do when my … Continue reading
Avoiding dining disasters
By Sheryl Jedlinski Dining in a restaurant with me is always an adventure. No sooner do I sit down than my chair begins backing away from the table without my … Continue reading
