Another Year Round the Sun
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by Sharon Krischer
4d ago
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
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Therapy Dogs and Other Things
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by Sharon Krischer
2w ago
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
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A New Toy for my PD Toolbox
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by Sharon Krischer
1M ago
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
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Pass the Tylenol, Please
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by Sharon Krischer
2M ago
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
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Was it the Pesticides?
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by Sharon Krischer
2M ago
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
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Seeking Joy!
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by Sharon Krischer
3M ago
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
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December Parkinson’s News
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by Sharon Krischer
3M ago
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
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All I Want for the Holidays is….
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by Sharon Krischer
4M ago
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
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The Parkinson’s Wellness Fund
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by Sharon Krischer
4M ago
Did you want to take a boxing class for Parkinson’s but couldn’t because it was too expensive for you? Do you need a piece of equipment that your insurance doesn’t cover? Where can you get help with the expenses that keep piling up because of PD? The Parkinson’s Wellness Fund was created in 2009 specifically ..read more
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I Could Not Have Said it Better
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by Sharon Krischer
5M ago
… a thriving, physically fit, self-employed, well-respected professionalwould not want to disclose this diagnosis Anonymous Everyone once in a while, someone sends me something they wrote in response to my blog. I received this a couple of weeks ago from a reader who had originally sent it to me in 2017. At the time she ..read more
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