Category Archives: Brain Farts

Build Better Balance With Eye Movements

Balance is an essential aspect of our everyday lives, affecting everything from athletic performance to overall stability. And, if you’ve ever tried balancing exercises with your eyes closed you already know how critical vision is to balance. Beyond this, however, research has shown some really interesting connections between eye movements and foot function that playContinue reading “Build Better Balance With Eye Movements”

Finding that right support Group

Finding support Cry to me – Jimmy Barnes https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CPSbcjvzb/ Okay you just got diagnosed with Parkinson’s, you and your caregiver are looking for answers. Can a support group be of some help? My answer to this is YES and NO! Boy that’s gotta be helpful to you, right? Support groups can be very enjoyable andContinue reading “Finding that right support Group”

It’s okay to complain

It’s okay to complain “ gloom, despair, and agony on me. Deep down in depression, excessive misery. If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all gloom, despair and agony on me.” It’s okay to complain The first step to a positive lifestyle is knowing that it’s okay to be negative To muchContinue reading “It’s okay to complain”

Facing my Parkinson’s Monsters

Facing my Parkinson’s monsters Monsters: Courtney Hadwin A life in transition A Parkies quality of life does not depend on their “ON” or “OFF “ times. Their quality of life rests in how they handle their transition times. MY SYMPTOMS: MY MONSTERS As My Parkinson’s life progresses my monsters , my symptoms advance as well. SometimesContinue reading “Facing my Parkinson’s Monsters”

Parkinson’s the Great Pretender

the Great Pretender: Freddy Mercury Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video : Feb 03, 2025 Parkinson’s is the Great Pretender Parkinson’s is the great pretender (ooh ooh) Pretending that I’m doing well (ooh ooh) My need is such I pretend too much I’m in pain but no one can tell Oh yes I’m the great pretender(oohContinue reading “Parkinson’s the Great Pretender”

Drugs and me

Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video : March 22, 2023 I got stoned and I missed it: Shel Silverstein Wow did I waste a lot of time in high school Who knew that I would need a chemistry degree to live my life right now? Pills, oils, lotions, puffers, lasers, electric gadgets! I need to tradeContinue reading “Drugs and me”

My walking stick

My walking stick – Louis Armstrong Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video Date: June 30, 2023 Exercise, exercise, exercise! That word is constantly being pushed upon us Parkies. However to most Parkies attending and committing to an exercise program is not as easy as one would hope. There are so many benefits to exercise. However thereContinue reading “My walking stick”

Soul man? Or Sole man?

Diagnosed; May 25, 2012 Video Date: June 03, 2023 Balance and feet Your feet play a major role in your balance They play a role in not only your balance but in your strength of movement When you exercise try exercising in your bare feet or at least in your socks. Balance actually requires informationContinue reading “Soul man? Or Sole man?”

Does your Parkinson’s have Style?

Style: Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby Diagnosed May 25, 2012 Date of Video: Jan 30, 2025 Does your Parkinson’s have Style? Walking, Talking,Boxing biking, dancing singing running golf, tennis etc,these are all activities . Participating in these activities activate the body 4 ways. Mentally, Visually, Orally and Physically These activities demand different levels ofContinue reading “Does your Parkinson’s have Style?”