Every six minutes, someone will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the United States. In this sixth podcast episode to increase Parkinson’s Awareness, Erica DeMarch, PT, asks six Parkinson’s experts, including 2 of our authors, two crucial questions: (1) how to decrease the progression of the disease; and (2) what new research we are following.

To recognize April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Erica DeMarch, PT led podcast interviews with Parkinson’s Disease healthcare experts. For the fifth podcast of the April series, Erica interviewed Betsy Vierck and Catherine Ross about the experience of living with Parkinson’s From The Inside.

When I was officially diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2009 my biggest medical problem was falling. I developed a phobic-like fear of walking which is with me still. Sometimes I am afraid to walk across a room…

Moving through grief to acceptance

Caregiving puts tremendous strain on family time and finances, stretching resources for housing, health care, and living expenses. It can also stress family relationships beyond their limits. This is a true story about two daughters who shared caregiving responsibilities for their mother, but only one of them controlled the money.

Hiding a Parkinson’s diagnosis, pros and cons

90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every year. This is one story.

A story about hope, emotions, and warriors who fight back against the progression of Parkinson’s.

A poem expressing feelings of being changed by Parkinson’s.

Experiencing denial and acceptance of the truth of a Parkinson’s diagnosis.

The story of my realization that I had Parkinson’s and the emotions, grief, and acceptance I experienced in that moment.

Sharing some humor about “Is it Me or PD?” Bonus question: What plant is this?

Rethinking personality changes sometimes associated with Parkinson’s.

Who are we with PD?