It’s weird to put the words “celebrate” and “Parkinson’s” in the same sentence, isn’t it? But the truth is, not only had I never seen Mom so happy, but she was also dancing—like, really dancing-—with no sign of that pesky Parkinson’s that had been invading her life for the past ten years. It was amazing…
Dementia. It steals your memories, your body, and your joy. Though I won’t sugarcoat this dreaded illness, over the eight years my mom battled dementia, I learned that there are moments that can be celebrated. I learned that joy can be found in times of loss. ~~~ When my mom first moved into a nursing…
Lianna Marie recently sat down with the Davis Phinney Foundation to talk about her experiences as a Parkinson’s care partner, building a care team, finding in-home and long-term care for her mother, and more.
For many living with Parkinson’s, life can seem like an uphill battle. Doing the things you once did without a thought become challenges that can take much longer than you’d hope or expect. I’m often told by people with PD that the disease has changed their perception of time, forcing them to slow down in…
Indoor cycling classes have become a popular way for people with Parkinson’s to get moving. In fact, a class has been developed specifically for those with the disease. In Pedaling for Parkinson’s classes, participants ride for 1 hour, which includes a 10-minute warm-up, 40 minutes of pedaling at 80 to 90 rpm, followed by a…