Last year, Michael J Fox released his documentary “Still”, which gave us insight into his very long battle with Parkinson’s. This week, PBS aired a documentary in the series Matter of Mind, this time focusing on 3 people with Parkinson’s. (The other parts of the series focus on ALS and Alzheimers). Both documentaries are outstanding ..read more

We need more awareness to break the myths and stereotypes around the condition… It can impact anyone, regardless of age or ethnicity Manon Day Today is the start of Parkinson’s Awareness Month. There are many opportunities for you to celebrate – yes celebrate- all things Parkinson’s. You can walk for PD, attend numerous lectures, webinars ..read more

View Preview Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional. Walt Disney Tulips are the official flower for Parkinson’s. When in the Amsterdam airport last summer, I bought some bulbs to take home. Since tulips do not do well in Southern California, they require some time in the refrigerator to trick them into winter ..read more

Next week is the 9th anniversary for this blog and the 4th anniversary for Sunday Mornings with Twitchy Woman. From a little blog that was never supposed to run more than a few months, it has become a recognized leader internationally in Parkinson’s blogs. This is blog post 387 for Twitchy Woman. Thank you for ..read more

Massage is crucial for people with Parkinson's to relax muscles and reduce pain. Regular massage and acupuncture have significantly helped manage chronic pain. The evolving "massage gun" market offers various options with apps for body programs and meditation. With prices ranging from $20 to $500, there's a suitable option for everyone, making it a valuable addition to the Parkinson's Toolbox ..read more

Happy February! Do you ever feel like your body is a barometer or a weathervane? Can you feel the changing weather before it actually changes? We were in Chicago last weekend where the weather was rainy and in the 30’s most of the time. I definitely felt the rain coming before it actually arrived. Back home in LA, I was ..read more

Between 1990 and 2015, the number of people with Parkinson's doubled to 6.3 million. The book "Ending Parkinson's Disease" by Drs. Ray Dorsey, Todd Sherer, Michael Okun, and Bastiaan Bloom marked a turning point. In 2023, the U.S House of Representatives passed The National Plan to End Parkinson's Disease Act 407-09, advancing efforts to prevent and cure PD. The next step is its passage in the Senate ..read more

One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar. Helen Keller, The Story of My Life To add some joy to the holiday season, I have some good things from 2023 to share with you. Good Stuff Happening in the Parkinson’s World! The Fox Foundation has been at the forefront of Advocacy ..read more

2023 has seen significant advancements in Parkinson's disease (PD) research. Notable findings include a link between nanoplastics and the disease's progression, successful control of symptoms with ATH434 in monkeys, and the introduction of a new cell therapy treatment from Bayer. Adding to these, an informative play regarding PD is available to watch, while participation opportunities in future clinical trials have also been announced ..read more

In Gratitude Before we get to the fun stuff, I want to thank all of you for making 2023 a great year for Twitchy Woman. It really means a lot to me that you chose to read this blog or participate in our other programs. There are so many others to choose from, all providing ..read more