I have a Parkinson’s dream
Like the late Martin Luther King Jr., I, too, have a dream inspired by experiences that have changed the way I see the world going forward. My dream is that … Continue reading
Friends smooth our journey with Parkinson’s
If there is a bright side to living with Parkinson’s, it is the friends we make on our journey, who help us live each day to its fullest – laughing … Continue reading
Make your 2014 resolutions “life-changers”
When making your New Year’s resolutions, you may want to think beyond traditional self improvement goals, focusing instead on goals that would not only make your life better, but also … Continue reading
This seat is taken!
How many of us, exhausted from running errands, have opted to wait in the car while our spouse handles the last few stops on their own? I do this often, … Continue reading
Keep fighting the good fight
Early in my journey with Parkinson’s, I drafted a list of potential motor and non-motor symptoms that I feared most. I designated the top three – dementia, hallucinations, and dyskinesia … Continue reading
“At least you have your health…”
When one friend confides in another about a problem, the conversation often ends with, “At least you have your health.” But what about those of us who don’t? What is … Continue reading
My lead foot
Yesterday was not one of my better days. On my way to meet a friend for lunch, I didn’t even get two blocks from home when a waiting police officer … Continue reading
Parkinson’s means always having to say, “I’m sorry”
Parkinson’s disease means always having to say, “I’m sorry.” I’m sorry I spilled my drink. I’m sorry I dropped my napkin. I’m sorry I don’t remember, I fell, I had … Continue reading
We teach doctors how to treat us
Dr. Phil used to say, “We teach people how to treat us.” Nowhere is this more true than in the medical community. Against my better judgment, I recently gave up … Continue reading
Pondering difficult questions about our future
I met Peggy Willocks when I was a “newbie” lurking on Brain Talk. She pushed me out of the shadows and convinced me to join the Pipeliners, one of the … Continue reading
Why we still have no cure for PD
The most eye-opening factoid I took away from the 2013 World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is that almost one-third of all clinical trials fail to enroll enough participants to get off … Continue reading
WPC delivers message of hope and perseverance in fight against PD
There was a feeling of electricity in the crowd at the opening ceremony of the third World Parkinson Congress in Montreal. Some 3,150 attendees — doctors, researchers, allied health professionals, … Continue reading
Spontaneous reunions at WPC 2013
I admit that initially I was hesitant about attending the 2013 World Parkinson Congress here in Montreal. I wasn’t sure that I wanted to see, hear, and talk about Parkinson’s … Continue reading
Staying connected while out of the country
Ever since we crossed the Ambassador Bridge and left the giant US flag behind, I have been obsessed with not exceeding my international calling and data plan limits. This is … Continue reading
Living Well with Parkinsons Disease 