What a lively and informative discussion we had at our November 5th meeting which began with the topic of shoes. We all agreed that shoe selection is important to prevent tripping and falling with Parkinson’s. Heels are out and dress shoes are a challenge. Getting our feet into (and out of) shoes, dressy and casual, […]
November 5 Meeting Announcement
We’re going to talk about shoes at our November meeting! What shoes do you prefer to wear for walking, at the beach, when going out or getting dressed up? Have your preferences changed since your diagnosis? Do you keep your shoes on or walk barefoot inside the house? Do you have a specific brand […]
October 1 Meeting Announcement
Recently I was listening to a podcast on how to naturally increase dopamine in your body. The podcast was not directed toward those of us with Parkinson’s but to a wider, more general audience. The podcaster, a neuro-ophthalmologist, talked about the effect of low levels of dopamine on movement and motivation. I feel that dip […]
September 10th Meeting Announcement
I’m a little behind on our website and posting September’s meeting announcement after we’ve already met. My intent is to bring the website up-to-date. Seems like a good place to start. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT: What a beautiful week we are having as the end of August heads into September. I’ve been running on slow mode—don’t we […]
April 2 Zoom Meeting Announcement
Welcome Spring! Northern Virginia is blooming! Flowering crocuses, daffodils, forsythia, cherry blossoms and more herald in the longer, warmer days of spring. This weekend’s 80 degree temperatures serve as a reminder that summer is not far off. Thinking about summer brings back memories of vacations at the beach, cross-country road trips, visits to the National Parks, exploring […]
March 5th Meeting Recap on Driving
There were thirteen of us in the Zoom room for our March 5 meeting to talk about driving. We had a lot to talk about. We’ve all made adjustments and concessions, some of us through self-imposed driving limitations. The majority of us, however, are not driving at all. Thanks to everyone for your insights and […]
March 5 Zoom Meeting Announcement
Can you believe our meeting is next Wednesday, March 5! How did that happen? As far as we’re concerned, March could not come quick enough. We’re encouraged by the longer, warmer days and the first green sign of the daffodils emerging from the dirt, happy to leave this frigid, snowy winter behind. Last month our topic was […]
February 5 Zoom Meeting Announcement
Thank you for your responses about our meeting format. They were divided between two camps of thought: those of us who are unable to attend in-person meetings and are thankful for Zoom, and those of us who would prefer to meet in Reston but know the overwhelming tiredness and anxiety getting to and from these […]
January 5 Meeting Recap
During our January 5 meeting via Zoom, we got together and shared how living with Parkinson’s is different for us now than it was two years ago and how it is different from when we were first diagnosed. A few of us, some diagnosed 10+ years ago, talked about being more aware of our body […]
January 8th Meeting Announcement
Happy New Year everyone. I don’t know about you, but the year 2025 gives me pause. It doesn’t feel like that long ago we were celebrating the arrival of Y2K. How has another quarter-of-a-century passed? It was so good to see all of you who were able to join us for our holiday lunch in December. […]