Choosing Music Over Meds
Watch the incredible transformation as this man who suffers from dystonia (a disorder which often accompanies Parkinson’s) discovers the power of music!
Similar Posts
How Clinical Studies Can Help People with PD
Participating in a clinical trial can play a crucial role in your journey with Parkinson’s. Every treatment on the market today went through the clinical trial process, which is only possible with the support of study participants. As Michael J. Fox has said, “We can be the solution we seek.” There are several reasons why…
Hope for Parkinson’s
As we near a new decade, many of us in the Parkinson’s world are looking to the future for some hope. Whether we are new to the disease or have been living with PD for many years, we all hope for new and more effective treatments in order to live better lives with the disease….
Don’t Let Parkinson’s Steal Your Joy
“Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it.” – Tom Lehrer Sometimes Parkinson’s gets in the way of doing the things you love. It may take some of your mobility away, making certain activities more difficult than they used to be. It may rob you of…
Keep Pushing with Parkinson’s
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…
Celebrating with Parkinson’s
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…
Parkinson’s Won’t Stop Her
At 70 years old, Maura Ward has traveled to more than 60 countries. A self-proclaimed ‘geriatric traveler,’ Ward says she loves adventures where she can meet new people and experience different cultures. And when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, that desire didn’t stop. Parkinson’s affects people in different ways, and as Ward says, “If you…
