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I slipped I stumbled I fell

I slipped I stumbled I fell : Elvis Presley Gait, Balance and Posture Our ability to move, think and communicate, is dictated by 8 senses. These 8 senses do not act in isolation but they are a part of a complex system that must work together so we may achieve balance and Postural Stability . OurContinue reading “I slipped I stumbled I fell”

My walking stick

My walking stick – Louis Armstrong Diagnosed : May 25, 2012 Video : Jun 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. HoweverContinue reading “My walking stick”

The times they are a changing

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”

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”

Dazed and confused

Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 This Video: March 15, 2024 Living with my Parkinson’s My life with Parkinson’s, is not just My life with Parkinson’s! My life with Parkinson’s includes every person I care for and everyone that cares about me. My life with Parkinson’s makes for a life of miscommunication, a life of misunderstanding? AContinue reading “Dazed and confused”

Stress and Parkinson’s

Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video Date: Feb 23, 2023 Sometimes I get a good feeling I get a feeling I never never never never had before And I just got to tell you right now That I believe, I really do believe that Something has got a hold on me Oh it must be STRESS!Continue reading “Stress and Parkinson’s”