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”
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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”
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”
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”
Embrace your shake
The Shake – Neil McCoy Diagnosed: May 25,2012 Video date: May 09, 2023 Most Parkies seem to be embarrassed by their tremor or shake. My question, is why? Embrace them For as the song says, “Mother Nature Makes no mistakes!” The Shakes Brings opportunities Brings Awareness To talk about Parkinson’s To inform The uninformed !Continue reading “Embrace your shake”
Parkinsons - My Super Power 