The times they are a changing: Flogging Molly Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: July 05, 2023 My life with Parkinson’s is different each day. Adaptability is a must! However with every change required by me ,I have found some constants. I call them my commandments. My 10 commandments of living with Parkinson’s 1: be a realistContinue reading “The times they are a changing”
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KEEP THE HOPE ALIVE
BE A WARRIOR Exercise for Parkinson’s Song choice : Warrior Artist: Hannah Kerr When you exercise are you, On or Off When Parkinson’s is in control are we in an “On “ or “ OFF” state? When things like freezing, falling etc. occur, I once again ask are we “ON” or “OFF”? So to prevent theseContinue reading “KEEP THE HOPE ALIVE”
Gaining Control from the Chaos
I believe: Nikki Yanofsky Diagnosed : May 25, 2012 Video: Sep 18, 2023 My understanding of Parkinson’s Somewhere since my diagnosis I came to the conclusion that if my life with Parkinson’s was to have any merit, I would have to take charge. After all it’s my life! So I would have to take chargeContinue reading “Gaining Control from the Chaos”
The importance of confidence
Confidence; Elvis Presley diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video : Sep 19, 2023 The mental side of living with Parkinson’s can be one of the most complicated areas to develop and manage. There are so many variables that go into a person’s mental makeup. With confidence probably being the most important. OVERALL KNOWLEDGE The Parkie thatContinue reading “The importance of confidence”
Are you ready? Are you willing? Are you able?
I’m Ready – Fats Domino Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: Sep. 23, 2023 Are you ready? Are you willing? Are you able? To let others know What’s it like to have Parkinson’s ? To improve our life with Parkinson’s Our approach must be one that is individually tailored! No two Parkies are alike. Our relationship withContinue reading “Are you ready? Are you willing? Are you able?”
SELF-ANALYSIS
Confident; Demi Lovato Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: Sep 27, 2023 One of the toughest parts of trying to be in control of your Parkinson’s diagnosis is the fact that most of the learning experiences are “ON THE JOB!” By “on the job” I mean that most of the time Parkies have to learn throughContinue reading “SELF-ANALYSIS”
Take this pain
Take this pain: Jake Banfield Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: Sep 30, 2023 It’s 4:42 in the morning I’ve been up since 1 My toes on both of my feet Are cramping so bad that they seem to send pulses up my legs Each pulse cramping my muscles so bad it feels like they are beingContinue reading “Take this pain”
It ain’t over till it’s over!
What a wonderful life – Elvis Diagnosed May 25, 2012 Video : Nov 28, 2023 You have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Boo Hoo! Get over it! Sure it’s a pain. Yes it can knock you on your ass. It can be exhausting, painful and frustrating. Living your life with Parkinson’s WILL make your life moreContinue reading “It ain’t over till it’s over!”
How is your voice perceived?
Diagnosed : May 25,2012 Video : OCT 11, 2023 I’ve got the music in me Parkinson’s Scrabble word of the day. DYSARTHRIA: difficulty speaking because the muscles used are either to weak or to difficult to control. Symptoms: slurred speech, slow speech, monotone speech, uneven volume, uneven or abnormal speech rhythm, nasal raspy or strainedContinue reading “How is your voice perceived?”
the Parkie Dash
Diagnosed : May 25,2012 Video: Oct 13, 2023 It wouldn’t be Parkinson’s without first talking about bladder and bowel issues. You know, the movement issues in our “ movement disorder “ disease! So from my Lavatory to yours? it’s a scary topic to talk about. And it can involve only a limited number of topics. AContinue reading “the Parkie Dash”
Parkinsons - My Super Power 