Eight years ago I had the idea to write a Social Media post every day for the Month of April; which is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. It became a book (thanks

I’m frequently asked “what type of exercise should I do for Parkinson’s “ and my answer is…whatever you do that makes you want to continue! Sounds pretty simple doesn’t it?The

As Parkinson’s Disease progresses many of us develop a slowness of gate and walking. The arms don’t move in a natural way and feet can drag, prompting falls…the #1 cause

Balance… What comes to mind when you hear this word? Most people think on a physical level relating to Parkinson’s and that’s understandable, but there’s other forms of balance including

Yesterday I touched on the topic of physical balance as it relates to Parkinson’s. Today’s post will be about finding balance in your mind and heart…It’s been twelve years since

Yesterday I touched on the topic of physical balance as it relates to Parkinson’s. Today’s post will be about finding balance in your mind and heart…It’s been twelve years since

I’m grateful! That may sound a bit strange coming from a man who has a progressive, incurable,degenerative brain disease but I’ll say it again…I’m Grateful!I’m grateful to have the ability

The people around us…How do you see yourself in your minds eye? Do you think about how your family and friends are being impacted by Parkinson’s? Do you worry that

So much for planning…Yesterday afternoon I had what I considered a great topic for today’s post. Here’s where things get interesting.Another of the “ gifts “ Parkinson’s has is related

Staying positive…Staying positive and happy is the best medicine for the brain. It provides a much needed boost of Serotonin which in turn aids in the production of Dopamine… Some

When life gives you lemons…Parkinson’s Disease can give you bushels of lemons 🍋 it’s up to you what to make with them.When I was growing up in my hometown life

Clinical Trials When first diagnosed I asked about stem cell therapy and was told that it held great potential but was 3-5 years away. That was 12 years ago! In

Quality of life…Yesterday afternoon I was doing an editing session with a long time client and when we finished, we went to the garden to enjoy a “ Chamber of

Let it go…On this morning’s walk the Dave Mason song Let it Go Let it Flow kept playing in my head. As a side note, Dave Mason is in my

A new dayOne of the more challenging aspects of Parkinson’s is you never know what the day will bring. While this is true for all of us on one level

Treatment alternatives…In the Twelve years since Parkinson’s made its appearance in my life there’s been great strides in the treatment options available to those of us who are in the

Where did the time go…My thirty days of posting for Parkinson’s Awareness Month is more than half finished. It seems like I just started! Time is a very valuable commodity

Roll with the changes…Nothing stays the same… Life is a series of peaks and valleys that’s every changing. There’s no predicting what’s coming down the road and if you’re not

Awareness… Whenever I meet someone with Parkinson’s it’s amazing to hear the lack of knowledge they possess about the disease that will be with them forever, or until a cure

Awareness…Whenever I meet someone with Parkinson’s it’s amazing to hear the lack of knowledge they possess about the disease that will be with them forever, or until a cure is

Using your gift… I believe that you’re born with a talent…Some are born with several. Having talent doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re successful. That requires practice and dedication and a

Sharing Parkinson’s Awareness Month is rapidly winning down…For those of us who live with it, awareness isn’t limited to a calendar date but is a daily fact of life. My

Care Partners…In my opinion far too little is said about the ones that are with us as we navigate the world of Parkinson’s, or for that matter any chronic illness.

Small word…Big impactAs I was taking my morning walk and thinking about a topic for today a single word came to mind. It’s a small, four letter word that, the

Petting my CatWhat could petting my cat possibly have to do with Parkinson’s you may ask? As it turns out…quite a lot. Every morning part of my ritual is to

Can you see the real me…There’s no denying things change when you have a chronic disease… Modifications to your lifestyle and routine are inevitable as your condition advances, and you

I see my old comrades, all bent stiff and sore…The above is a line from one of the songs the great Michael Meehan sings in our Irish Band… It popped

Back to the Future… When I’m speaking to people who’ve been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s, the most frequently asked question I get is “What can I expect?” When I received

Quitting isn’t an option… Today is the last day of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, but for those of us living with it it’s just another day… Our symptoms continue to march