Keeping in mind Davis Phinney's motto is that "every victory counts," it's nice to have some victorious news to share.                                                                                                                                         &nbs ..read more

By GUEST BLOGGERS:  Charlotte Stall and Julie Slater, PD Advocates and Writers in Denver, Colorado, on behalf of the J P Parkinson’s Book Club When Julie and I first met with Kate to discuss being guest bloggers, our goal was to part share our experience and knowledge about how to start and lead a Parkinson’s Reading Group.  About a year and a half ago, Julie and I had done just that.  We felt like we needed a way to share the tremendous amount of available information about this disease.  We envisioned a group that would provide support to PD folks ..read more

One of my readers, is a man who has experienced two “recent” occurrences. He was recently retired from work as well as been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). He is planning a long car trip across the states with his college aged grandson. He would like others with PD who have experienced long road trips to share their comments about the advisability of taking such a trip, the pros and cons, etc. In the meantime, the following are links to some articles about traveling with PD: Tips on Traveling With Parkinson’s by Kate Kelsall http://katekelsall.typepad.com/my_weblog/parkinsons ..read more

Today, April 11, 2017, is World Parkinson’s Day. I would be thrilled if you could show your support by using or sharing the hashtag #UniteForParkinson on April 11th. This organization is trying to raise awareness of Parkinson’s (PD), and to let people know that no matter where they are in the world, there is hope and support available. You can also visit their website to find out more: www.worldparkinsonsday.com During the past 21 years since my diagnosis of PD, I have experienced the gamut of emotions in developing my awareness and acceptance of PD. These emotions  have ranged from ..read more

Personal Perspective on Parkinson’s By Sara Ochs Guest Blogger Copyright 2017 "Sara! Come sit down with me and listen to this song." Youtube is calling again and with a sigh, I try to find an excuse to get to the kitchen and help my mom with the dishes or take the dog out for yet another potty break. You see, my dad sits comfortably in his La-z-boy recliner for the majority of the day (which is hours on end), watching the endless classic rock videos taking him back to the normal life he once experienced and enjoyed...the life before Parkinson's set in. All those around him are searching dilige ..read more

Book: Say That Again  by Jane M. Cullen Reviewed by: Kate Kelsall                                                                                                                                &n ..read more

My journey first started 20 years ago in May 1996. At an appointment with a neurologist, my left hand shook. My right arm hung there like a dead animal. I dropped things.  I had a blank facial expression. My voice was soft and raspy. Typing on the computer slowed and became punctuated with errors. A typed word such as “home” appeared as “homeeeeeeee” on the computer screen. My fingers grew minds of their own. The neurologist requested that I take off my shoes, outstretch my arms, and walk with one foot in front of the other. My body fell hard against the cool tile of the exam room. I ..read more

Author Unknown  The 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coiffed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind, moved in to a nursing home today. Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, she smiled sweetly when told her room was ready. As she maneuvered her walker to the elevator, it provided a visual description of her tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on ..read more

"Leave My Parkinson’s Disease at Home" was the mantra that I told myself when going on vacation with my husband, Tom. We traveled to attend the Port Townsend (Washington) Film Festival (PTFF) in September of 2016 and visited friends, Gayle and Bill. It’s our annual ritual, and we have attended about eight of these film festivals in the last decade. We love trotting off to Washington state every September and enjoy catching up with Gayle and Bill and appreciate the cool autumn weather and the fall colors after a long, hot summer. Bill made a vegetable stew that we shared for the weeke ..read more

  Still Shaking, Rattling and Rolling in 2016 Kate Kelsall was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1996, and has been blogging about it since 2006. She chronicles her daily life with the disease — including both her struggles and triumphs — and she does it with honesty and a positive spirit. On her blog you’ll find checklists to help you identify red flags regarding your parents’ health, interviews with other people who have Parkinson’s, and her own medication and meal schedules. To learn more about the other award winners in 2016 and Healthline, check out the following link  http://www.h ..read more