Posted on June 29th, 2009 by
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ResourcesI’m glad to have helping me today blog about this issue, my very rational and upward thinking good friend from Washington, Jeanette. So here we go… Media is a means of communication that reaches or influences people widely. Typically in the form radio and television, newspapers, and magazines. The national media should take note! We’re ... ...
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Tagged As: change, guest blogger, Jeanette, media reporting, the regulars, tired
Posted on June 25th, 2009 by
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Daily with PD / YOPDWhen I began my website, Parkinson’s Journey, in 2007, it began mainly as a diary of my journey with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease. Diagnosed in 2004, it took me a while to get into the PD ‘community’. Looking back, I think I hesitated because I was in shock. I think I am in shock again. ... ...
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Tagged As: disability, disease, healthcare, medicare, medicare funding cuts, parkinson's disease, yopd, young onset parkinson's disease
Posted on June 25th, 2009 by
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StoriesHave you ever heard of a situation or circumstance where someone could use some help or had a special need and you want to help …and you are just not sure how or not able to in the most apparent means of helping? I guess we all have. I had something come to my attention ... ...
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Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by
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Daily with PD / YOPDContinuation of A Glimpse of Living With Parkinson’s Disease by Judy Hensley Leslie’s FaceBook status: I hate going to doctors! Not looking forward to tomorrow or the next day! Time: 12:23am. Chat begins… Judy – hi Leslie – hey Judy – you doing ok? got regular dr. appt. or something up? Leslie – got a ... ...
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Posted on June 22nd, 2009 by
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Daily with PD / YOPDTo all the Dads out there, I hope you had a great day! And to my dad…although we didn’t do anything grand and you didn’t want to take the couple of bucks for a small gift (cause you never want anything and I get tired of buying underwear for you on special occassions) it was ... ...
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Tagged As: Daddy, Fathers Day, Thanks
Posted on June 20th, 2009 by
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Daily with PD / YOPDI am typing this, one handed while sitting on some steps, the only comfy position I’ve discovered in the last hour, at 1:20 a.m. because I can’t sleep with all these thoughts in my head, which I feel compulsed or obsessed to share (just in case it might help someone else). And you thought you ... ...
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Tagged As: appreciation, little things
Posted on June 19th, 2009 by
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Inspiration / HumorThis comes from Judy’s response to Marian’s interview (PLM and ‘Goodpenny’): “So many special people in my life ..all because of PD. Who would have thunk it?” ...
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Posted on June 19th, 2009 by
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Inspiration / HumorThe following story just broke today, via Patients Like Me website. Take a look: GETTING TO KNOW YOU At PatientsLikeMe, we believe in getting to know the person, not just the “patient.” That’s why we interview patients each month to find out more about how they approach life. This month we are pleased to feature ... ...
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Posted on June 19th, 2009 by
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Daily with PD / YOPDOk..fair warning given: I’m in a funky mood. It’s Friday; the rest of the world, still fortunate to have a job, is rejoicing “almost the weekend!” I used to do it too, but haven’t in two years now since I ‘retired’ at the age of 44, after 20 years of working in a job I ... ...
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Posted on June 18th, 2009 by
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Inspiration / HumorA quick thought: Wednesday, last week, I locked the wrong remote in the van when I went to walk (and I think it was on Weds!) A friend gave me a ride to house ; I got in the garage through the garage keypad but the door into the kitchen was (thanks hubby!) still locked. ... ...
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Tagged As: booboo, laugh, patterns, quick thought