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”
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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”
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”
It’s all about the Thrill
Thriller – Michael Jackson Diagnosed : May 25/2012 Video: Jan 22, 2024 At this time in my life, 68 years old, the last 12 with Parkinson’s, I seem to question? Why do I put up with all that I must, in order to get through the day? The ordinary now requires the extraordinary! It’s quiteContinue reading “It’s all about the Thrill”
Embrace the New You
The Bear Necessities: The Jungle Book Diagnosed: May 25/2012 Video : Oct 15, 2023 The “new “ you I came across this comment in one of my Parkie sites l follow. “Have any of you pushed friends and / or family away since your diagnosis? I basically go to work, come home… go to theContinue reading “Embrace the New You”
What is the size of your shadow?
Me and my shadow:( the Mills Brothers) Diagnosed : May 25, 2012 Video date: Nov. 01, 2023 I have the power to change my world Every morning as I wake up, it is with me, As I try and get out of bed, it is with me. Every minute of every day, it is withContinue reading “What is the size of your shadow?”
The Toilet Bowl Blues
Seven Old Ladies: ? Diagnosed: May 25,2012 Video date: Jan. 28, 2023 I don’t often join certain causes or movements. However. since my diagnosis with Parkinson’s there is one movement that has become increasingly important to me. The Bowel movement!!!! Hey did I miss the memo? When I was told that Parkinson’s was a movementContinue reading “The Toilet Bowl Blues”
Parkinsons - My Super Power 