Now that I have officially been diagnosed for 15 years, I know… I don’t look a day over 32. I’m coming to the disheartening reality that my Parkinson’s disease is progressing. I can see the deterioration in my physical health, and the medications that I have used to keep symptoms under control are now becoming unpredictable. I […]
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 […]
Why I’m Thankful I Have Parkinson’s
Yep, you read that correctly… I am thankful I got Parkinson’s disease. Now, I know that the title of this post can be confusing but before you chuck your laptop, or mobile phone across the room, hear me out. When times get tough, I must find something good that came out of my challenges. Like my blog post […]
Ready to Play Parkinson’s Truth or Dare?
We all know the game “truth or dare”… oh, those horrific teenage memories. I will review the rules for those who have been living under a rock. It’s a game for 2 or more participants. Players are given the choice between answering a question truthfully or performing a “dare”, both of which are set by […]
When You Lose Part Of Your Wolfpack
It’s not often that I don’t have any words to express how I am feeling. I have lost a close friend. Her name was Sharon. I called her Shar-Bear. She called me Amazing Allison, but truthfully, she was the amazing one. I met her at the Parkinson’s Long Beach Marathon over 10 years ago. She and her husband, […]
I Get To Exercise Today
I wake to the sound of my alarm at 6:45 am. The distinct sound of rain confuses me as I open my eyes and strain to see through the blurriness that is all around me. I see my dog Crash stretching and yawning at the edge of my bed. In the middle of the night, […]
Parkinson’s Urban Dictionary
It’s been a few years since I posted the Parkinson’s Urban Dictionary, so I thought we should add some more words that we’ve learned. Here goes… It seems like in this day and age, people have created their own language. Yes, I may type in English but don’t act like you don’t know what I […]
A New Year’s Promise
2019. Another year for the books! I have been busy working on some exciting things for the Parkinson’s community, that I can’t wait to share with you all…. and yes, it does include unicorns eating frozen yogurt. But that has left me little time to blog the last couple of weeks. So please enjoy my […]
100 Things I Can Do Today To Help My Parkinson’s
Having Parkinson’s disease (PD) can feel like you are riding in the back seat of a car with a crazy drunk driver. You have lost control of your life and PD has taken the wheel. You can’t rely on your body to move the way it used to. Everyday tasks that used to come with […]
7 Things Healthy Parkies Do
Is it possible to be a healthy Parkie? Well, I have seen that some people with Parkinson’s do not always do what is in their best interest. They don’t take the steps to slow the progression of their illness. In many cases, they just feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin. Hopefully, this list […]