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
My friend Jo-Ann
By Sheryl Jedlinski My long time friend Jo-Ann Golec died yesterday and I never saw it coming. Not even when she called the night before just to check in and … 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
Managing Parkinson’s with exercise
By Sheryl Jedlinski Do the results of every new Parkinson’s exercise study leave you confused about the role of exercise in managing this progressive disease? If so, you are not … 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
With gratitude, I announce the publication of my first book
Twenty years of fighting the good fight. Sixty-five drafts of the manuscript to get the book to press. A publishing entity that didn’t exist a month ago. I’m delighted to … Continue reading
Freezing brings unwelcome adventures
By Sheryl Jedlinski As my Parkinson’s disease has progressed, I have experienced “freezing” or the wearing off of my meds in a variety of places and at a variety of … Continue reading
While we’re working for the cure…
Hearing Michael J. Fox tell Sunday Morning anchor Jane Pauley that he does not expect to see a cure for Parkinson’s disease in his lifetime, was not what I wanted … Continue reading
Walking sticks reduce risk of falling
By Sheryl Jedlinski Before I turned to walking sticks to help me get around, I was well on my way to becoming a “frequent faller.” I hit rock bottom the … 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
