A Story of Parkinson’s Disease and Learning to Ask for Help

Asking for help after a Parkinson's diagnosis isn't a sign of weakness""it's one of the most important survival skills you can develop.

Asking for help after a Parkinson's diagnosis isn't a sign of weakness""it's one of the most important survival skills you can develop.

When Parkinson's disease forces early retirement, the transition from the workforce often happens far sooner than most people anticipate""typically around...

Progressive physical weakness in Parkinson's disease unfolds gradually, often beginning with subtle fatigue and mild muscle stiffness that patients...

Parkinson's disease transforms routine daily activities into potential hazards through a combination of motor symptoms, cognitive changes, and...

The first major fall marks a turning point in Parkinson's disease progression, signaling that the condition has entered a phase requiring significant...

When Parkinson's disease enters a household, it rewrites the family calendar. Medication schedules dictate mealtimes.

Adjusting to limited movement with Parkinson's disease requires a combination of mental strategies, physical adaptations, and medical interventions that...

When Parkinson's disease progresses to the point where tremors, rigidity, and balance problems interfere with daily activities, home modifications become...

Living with Parkinson's disease means confronting a gradual theft of movement""a slow erosion of abilities that most people never think twice about.

Parkinson's disease transforms an active lifestyle through a gradual but relentless erosion of motor control, beginning with subtle tremors or stiffness...