Parkinson’s disease affects movement, mood, and energy in ways that change daily life. Medications help, but symptoms often persist or evolve. As needs shift, many people with PD turn to natural treatments, therapeutic movement, and lifestyle changes for support.
Supporting someone with a chronic condition doesn’t mean fixing them. It doesn’t mean knowing all the right things to say. It means showing up with rhythm, with listening, with humility.
Less Advice, More Presence: Supporting Loved Ones with Chronic Illness Read More »
Saunas can help your mind in a number of ways. Plus, they are, by definition, hot.
Is It True That Saunas Can Help Boost Mental Clarity? Read More »
***************** Here’s a follow-up question that I submitted to AskShan, based on one of my questions to the bot last week. As before, my question
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I just came across this poem by Galway Kinnell, and every time I read it I find it more and more shocking. It’s been around for a couple of decades,
Another Elephant in the Room – Shocking Poetry Read More »
Next year the world’s Parkinson community will gather in Phoenix, Arizona, from May 24-26, 2026, for the fifth World Parkinson’s Congress.
I played the kayagum in South Korea for many years.
Fast with the Fingers, Way Back When… Read More »
Turning the Page with Parkinson’s TC alum Bruce Ballard (Ed.D. ’94) is the author of his own story, from pedagogy to poetry On Bruce Ballard’s (Ed.D. ’94) bucket list, you’ll
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The first round of daffodils have arrived; different varieties will bloom later. They always bring to mind the following poem by Archibald MacLeish. His grandson, Keith MacLeish, and I were
FeedSpot just came out with its list of the top blogs concerning Parkinson’s disease, and we made the list! In fact, we’re #4 out of 60 Parkinson’s blogs!
Parkingsuns = One of the Top PD Blogs Again! Read More »