1 I liked to decorate mine with Conversation hearts that were stamped with sayings, such as “Be Mine,” “Kiss Me,” or “Say Yes.” But now, just writing this blog, it has a little bit of a creepy vibe to it. It’s kind of like a 3rd grade “50 Shades of Grey” thing going on… Seriously, […]
Are the 5 Stages of Parkinson’s pointless?
Parkinson’s disease is such a complicated illness. There are many layers to it, which can make it difficult to fully understand. But it can be comforting to know what the future will bring. We believe that with our knowledge of the disorder, we can have some level of control on how it will impact our […]
Parkinson’s Disease Annual Checklist
With all the information coming at us from our Neurologist, online resources, and our Parkie friends, it can be challenging to keep it organized in our heads. We might know all the things that can help us, but it’s difficult to use that knowledge and apply it to our lives. But what if you had […]
7 Things That Hurt Parkies
Today we are bombarded with a ton of information about Parkinson’s disease. How to live a more productive life, what type of exercise is most efficient, what should we eat, what medications are available, even what brand of laxatives work best for constipation… oh poo! We focus all our attention on how to help people […]
Is Happiness A Choice?
Many people ask me, “How do you remain so positive with all the medical issues you have faced?” I have given this question much thought and it leads me to not an answer, but another question… “Is happiness a choice?” Life is not full of puppy dogs, rainbows, sunshine, and unlimited amounts of frozen yogurt, […]
How to Relax and Recharge
I had the left-side DBS battery replaced this week. You might remember my post “I’m all charged up my DBS battery replacement” where I detailed that I was only able to get my single right stimulator replaced with a rechargeable battery because my left side still had juice left. Well, it finally depleted and now […]
2022 Parkinson’s Challenge Week 2
Week of January 10th-Practice Self Care Well, how did you do with the first week of the challenge? Did we knock it out of the park? Don’t lie. Be honest. Did you complete 30-minute exercise activities at least 3 times last week? If you did… awesome sauce! Let’s keep that momentum going into Week 2 focusing on practicing self-care. […]
2022 Parkinson’s Challenge
I am feeling a little stagnant. Almost a little complacent. Feeling uninspired. I am proposing that we kick the New Year with a Parkie challenge! Try to control your enthusiasm people. Now, I have come up with a 4-week schedule that starts the first week in January that will be full of ideas and suggestions that […]
Was it all just a dream?
Sometimes I have trouble determining what is a dream and what is reality. I know I am not alone in this. I can say with confidence that we all have experienced this confusion at some point. Let’s imagine you get home after a long day of antiquing. Don’t ask me why I chose that activity, never done […]
Fatigue and my Parkinson’s
When I was younger, I would hear about people having fatigue, and I didn’t grasp the seriousness of the problem. I thought they just needed a nap, and then they would be right as rain. It wasn’t until I got my diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease that my point of view began to shift. What does fatigue […]
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