How I Spent My 70th Birthday
********** ********** A few days ago I turned 70. It doesn’t feel any different than, say, turning 45 or 50 – I’m still me. Two events that made the day […]
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Bruce
Back in the Swim of Things
******** ******** I’m back to working out 5 – 6 days/week. In the pool I’ve been swimming 1,200 meters (about 3/4 of a mile) twice a week, and plan to
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Insomnia and Parkinson’s Disease
Insomnia and Parkinson’s Disease ******** According to a research review published in 2020 (“Practical Evaluation and Management of Insomnia in Parkinson’s Disease: A Review”), “there is little evidence supporting pharmacotherapy
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How I am (Not) Doing…
******** I seem to have entered a new, debilitating phase of Parkinson’s disease. Until this week, I had what now seems like mild issues with walking, primarily festinating gait and
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My Current Meds
********** Here are all the medications I’m on. Morning, when I wake up: Carbidopa/Levodopa 25-100: 2.5 tabs Clonazepam 1 mg: 1 tab Clonazepam 0.5 mg: 1 tab Metoprolol 25 mg:
Falling…Again!
********** Falling…Again! Last week I announced that I had retired from work, which made me feel great (even though I loved my job and everyone I worked with). But I
I Retired!
******* I’m retired now. My last day of work was June 30, and my last paycheck will be August 31. On the day I retired, my husband and I were
Parkinson’s Pride
********** Parkinson’s Pride The PMD Alliance (Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance) is “an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to providing opportunities for people to learn, live more fully and spark meaningful
“Everyday Health” Announces Top Parkinson’s Bloggers and Influencers for 2022
********** “Everyday Health” Announces Top Parkinson’s Bloggers and Influencers for 2022 The website “Everyday Health” creates timely, trustworthy content on health information and medical research by adhering to our strict
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How to Combat Swallowing and Choking Problems
********** How to Combat Swallowing and Choking Problems I’ve written a few times recently about swallowing and choking problems that people with Parkinson’s face when their throat muscles no longer
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