From Margaret DeJesus, of the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation: I just wanted to share with you and your colleagues, that applications are now open to attend the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation’s (PDF) first PDF Women and PD Conference, which brings together women leaders to learn about gender differences in PD, including sexuality and emotional health, and to […]
Looking at Life from Both Sides
We were blessed with a wonderful speaker at our June meeting, Susan Infeld. Susan is a registered nurse in the field of Faith Community Nursing and is a member of the Pastoral Care Team at the church where we meet. Faith Community Nursing (or Parish nursing) is an American Nurses Association specialty practice […]
Sleep Well? Sleep Much?
Sleep Much? Some people can sleep anywhere, anytime. We’re not all that lucky, however. Come share your story Wednesday, June 3rd.
Standing on the Sandy Knoll
Credit given to our members who generously attended, shared and added to the discussion, despite having lost their spouses. It couldn’t have been an easy meeting for them but they were gracious and their comments were valuable. THIS MEETING had at its core, the hot truth of the subject of caregivers. They are for the […]
Service Dogs for People with Parkinson’s?
If you’ve been around me this week, you know that I’m taking care of my son’s dog while he and his wife are away. This is a very mellow dog under most circumstances. I mean, look what he’s wearing! But that ‘s for another blog. This morning, I was feeling pretty “parky”. My balance wasn’t […]
Awareness + Acceptance = Empowerment
Wise words on how to continue the PD Awareness month. I like her Declaration of Acceptance. I may have to try me own. What would yours look like? A shout of thanks to Angela Robb who found this and pasted it on her blog for the Fairfax City Support Group.
In Sickness and In Health: Caring For Each Other
We are so lucky, many of us, to have a spouse or other close family member to act as caregiver. And there are many support groups, articles, books and advisers to tell these people how not to burn out so as to be useful to their spouses. For this post, however, we’re addressing spouses who are the […]
The Essential Garment Closures for any Parkinson’s Woman: By Maria De Leon
Once more to the well! Dr. De Leon has a fabulous post here on picking clothing items we can handle even on a bad day – and still look great! Her post helps us make wise garment choices so we can prove yet again that we’re more than our disease.
Smart Phones can Help Monitor Your Parkinson’s Disease
What can’t a smart phone do? Well, I know there is quite a list but when I get my new one, I will text by voice which I’m excited about (thank you, Margaret). But today, there is news of a new application which will help your doctor monitor your Parkinson’s disease. Read more about it […]
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Today, we took a break from more serious topics and tackled travel. Not a tough topic, although it was laced with the aspect of traveling with a chronic disease. Our thanks to one of our members with her humorous story about how she got the nickname, “Crash”, through her many travels. Let’s just say […]