DBS for Parkinson’s: Why I Said No Three Times (And Why I’m Still Considering It)
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) may be one of the biggest decisions a person with Parkinson’s ever makes.Some people call it life-changing.Others call it terrifying.And after being on a three-year waitin...
9 Juni 13min
Parkinson’s Holiday Hazards: 5 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Holidays (And How to Avoid Them)
The holidays are supposed to be magical.But if you're living with Parkinson's, they can also be surprisingly dangerous.Slippery sidewalks.Crowded shopping malls.Holiday decorating disasters.Overstuffe...
8 Juni 15min
Parkinson’s & Family Gatherings: How to Survive the Comments, Advice, and Awkward Moments
Family gatherings can be stressful for anyone. Add Parkinson’s to the mix and suddenly every dinner table feels like an obstacle course.The comments.The questions.The advice you never asked for.And so...
5 Juni 16min
Parkinson’s & Holiday Sleep: 6 Survival Hacks for Better Nights and Better Days
Holiday sleep is hard enough. Add Parkinson’s to the mix and it can feel almost impossible.Late nights.Family gatherings.Travel.Guest rooms.Missed medications.And somehow that blinking Wi-Fi router in...
4 Juni 13min
Parkinson’s & Holiday Food: Avoid These 5 Critical Mistakes Before Your Next Family Gathering
The holidays are supposed to be about family, food, and fun.But if you're living with Parkinson's, holiday meals can become a perfect storm of medication delays, sugar crashes, stiffness, fatigue, and...
3 Juni 11min
The BeechBand Interview: Can This New Parkinson’s Device Really Help?
A small wearable device is creating a lot of buzz in the Parkinson’s community.Some people say it helps their walking.Others say it improves confidence, balance, anxiety, speech, and even freezing.So ...
2 Juni 25min
Parkinson’s Voice Changes: The Voice Loss Nobody Warns You About
Parkinson’s can change the way you walk, move, and even think. But one of the most frustrating symptoms is something nobody prepares you for… losing your voice.Not completely.Just enough that people s...
1 Juni 18min
Parkinson’s Apathy vs Depression: Why Doctors Get It Wrong (And How to Fix It)
Parkinson’s apathy and depression can look almost identical… but treating them the same way can make things worse instead of better.You tell your doctor you have no motivation.You cannot get started.E...
29 Maj 10min
