Shaking Away
Parkinson’s Disease, a shaking palsy, a ceaseless dance, a movement disorder, the progressive degeneration of the dopamine producing cells of the substantia nigra – and it is so much more. It traps us in our bodies in ways that are deceptive. It robs us of our...Teaching and Spreading Awareness
Of the many challenges facing the Parkinson Community, I was again reminded today of understanding. Today, class was held at the dental clinic. I had a panoramic X-ray taken (my first ever). Now I don’t know for sure if the assistant ever had a Parkinsonian as a...The Leash
As my Parkinson’s symptoms escalate, I have begun wondering about when my caregiver will have to put on “the leash.” With my typical male ego apparent, I have already steadfastly refused to accept help in managing several PD symptoms. Among the...The Parkinson’s way
“There are moments when everything goes well. Don’t be frightened. It won’t last.” That’s where I am right now. Everything is stable and going pretty well. Stan’s medications are managing the Parkinson’s well, and the addition...The Stress of Caregiving
Taking care of a loved one is one of the most stressful experiences we may ever have. There are many factors that can be involved in causing stress in a caregiver. Feelings such as anxiety, isolation, frustration, and guilt, fears for the future, and an unexpected and...The Symptoms I Hate
What follows is a peek into the mind of a PD Patient. In the early stages of this disease, I find these symptoms particularly bothersome: Tremors: Fortunately this symptom does not, as yet, have a serious impact on my day-to-day activities. My tremors are quite mild,...Tired of Thinking About and Dealing With Parkinson’s Disease?
Have you ever been tired of thinking about and dealing with Parkinson’s disease? I really am at this point, so I decided to do something about it. My feeling is that circumstances rarely improve in any substantive way unless we put some ingenuity and effort into...To Pamper or Not To Pamper…
I often have a dilemma that I’m sure most caregivers face at times; especially those with loved ones in the later stages of Parkinson’s – how much help to give to the Parkinsonian. I am a big believer in a certain degree of independence and people doing...We All Seem To Be Facing the Same Problems
I was a speaker at a Parkinson’s Disease Symposium recently and I found it to be a very interesting and enlightening experience. What I found enlightening is something I have been aware of because I have many PD caregiver friends – it’s the similarity in...
Spill Proof Scoop Plates
Make mealtime easier with the Vive Spill-Proof Scoop Plate Set. Each set includes two 9” adaptive dinner plates that eliminate the challenges people with Parkinson’s face while eating independently. The scoop plates feature a high wall for aiding in scooping food onto utensils and a high-contrast blue color for aiding in food recognition. Made with a sturdy, food-grade material, the plate set is microwave and dishwasher-safe.