Finding support

Cry to me – Jimmy Barnes Diagnosed : May 25,2012 Video : Jun 14, 2023 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? SupportContinue reading “Finding support”

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”

Don’t Learn to Fall, Learn to Bounce

Diagnosed : May 25/ 2012 Video: July 23/2023 For us Parkies we know that some day it is going to happen. It is an eventuality! We are going to Fall. However ,if we can learn why and what caused us to fall. We can learn how to recover from it. So our story will be;Continue reading “Don’t Learn to Fall, Learn to Bounce”

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”