It’s been a while since I’ve posted. There are several reasons for this. trT – I didn’t have a computer for a while and took some ‘time off’ – I haven’t been feeling up to par – I wondered if I really had anything of important to share that was worthy of print Then I ... ...
I’ve heard it told that Parkinson’s disease can be blamed for much and many a thing. Things you can’t control, irritability and pain, broken marriages, fears without names. Can it be blamed for the loneliness you feel, when you’re standing deep within a crowd? Or for tears that sometimes and often won’t stop, when ... ...
Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Day 12: You Can Do It Okay, so maybe you won’t be jumping off a snow covered mountain peak on a snowboard or skateboarding down a rail, but having Parkinson’s disease is not a death sentence and there are so many things available for you to still do and many things you’ve ... ...
Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Day 11: Support Groups There are numerous ways to get support if you or a loved one is struggling with Parkinson’s disease or any chronic or terminal illness. Begin by contacting your doctor for support groups in your area. Go online to look for a group coordinator in your state who can ... ...
April 9, 2011 Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, Statistic #9: Why Me? If you have PD, the chances of you asking the question, ‘Why me?’ is probably pretty good, on one occasion or another. I can honestly tell you, I haven’t asked that question. You may ask why and I suppose my answer to you would ... ...
Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Day Eight: Doing Drugs In a small, unofficial survey taken on Facebook last year, the average number of pills taken daily by a patient with Parkinson’s disease is 8. The survey showed that one patient took over 40 a day while others were only on 2 a day. Medications and doses ... ...
April 7, 2011 Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, Statistic #7: Did You Know… that Parkinson’s can cause a person to have a fixed facial expression? This is called “masked face”. that having PD can change your handwriting? that your voice can get softer when you’re a person with Parkinson’s? that a person with PD can lose ... ...
April 6, 2010 Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, Statistic #6: Who They Are… Today is quiz day.See how many of the following ‘people’ had, or have, PD… Leave a comment – answers in the next few days… Who had, or has, Parkinson’s disease? 1) Michael J. Fox – if you miss this one you get ... ...
April 5, 2011 Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, Statistic #5:Prevalence of PD There is an estimated 3-4 million people believed to be undiagnosed and living with Parkinson’s disease. In 1999, there were approximately 14,000 deaths reported in the United States from PD. Therefore, it would be safe to say that the extrapolations for Parkinson’s death rates ... ...
April 4, 2010 Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, Statistic #4: Smiling On the Inside Some people, in general, just aren’t aware of how wide the range of symptoms for Parkinson’s disease can be. For example, in looking at the motor symptoms alone, a patient can have any or all of the following: tremors, muscle rigidity, difficulty ... ...
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