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Parky Savors Surf, Sand and Sun!

February 18, 2016 | Enriched Environment, Jokes, Non-Pharmacological Fixes, Parky, Physical Exercise, World Parkinson Coalition | Parky Raccoon | 3 Comments

On Parky’s first day in southern California, we visited the beautiful Black’s Beach in La Jolla.  Why’s it called “Black’s Beach”?  Perhaps because that’s the sand’s color! To get there, […]

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Throwback Thursdays Art

February 18, 2016 | Enriched Environment, Non-Pharmacological Fixes, Throwback Thursdays Art | Bruce | 6 Comments

Every Thursday, as part of my personal “enriched environment” initiative, I post a piece of art, usually from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which recently released online some 400,000 high-resolution

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There’s a Reason It’s Called “Sunny California”…

February 17, 2016 | Bruce, Enriched Environment, Non-Pharmacological Fixes | Bruce | 1 Comment

The sun seems to be parking in two spots – close to shore, and further out on the horizon! More anon!

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Parky Takes Another Trip

February 17, 2016 | Enriched Environment, Non-Pharmacological Fixes, Parky, Poetry, World Parkinson Coalition | Parky Raccoon | 1 Comment

Here’s Parky in the departure lounge at New York’s La Guardia airport.  New York’s been bitterly cold and snowy, so he’s heading to San Diego, California, where it’s sunny and

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Parked Sun, Frozen River

February 15, 2016 | Bruce, Enriched Environment, Non-Pharmacological Fixes | Bruce | 1 Comment

The sun shone brilliantly today (Feb. 14), but with the sub-zero temps outside, the Hudson River near my house was frozen.  As were my fingers when I took this photo!

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Happy Valentine’s Day…Again!

February 14, 2016 | Enriched Environment, Non-Pharmacological Fixes, Parkinson's Disease, Poetry | Bruce | Leave a Comment

I know that Parkies are at risk for falling a lot, but here’s Nell Carter singing about the other kind of falling…falling in love! Enjoy!      

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Parky Puts Parkinson’s in its Place

February 14, 2016 | Enriched Environment, Non-Pharmacological Fixes, Other People's Stories, Parkinson Pantheon!, Parkinson's Disease, Physical Exercise | Bruce | 1 Comment

Here’s yet another great article, this time from the Voice of America, showing how Parkies can do a lot to slow the progression of the disease by exercising.  Video included.

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Again with the Aerobic Exercise…

February 14, 2016 | Enriched Environment, Medications, Non-Pharmacological Fixes, Parkinson's Disease, Physical Exercise, Research | Bruce | Leave a Comment

Once again, we have a news article that discusses many of the reasons why Parkies should work out aerobically (and intensely).  Click here for this update from the Sioux City

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When You Can’t Get to the Gym…

February 14, 2016 | Enriched Environment, Non-Pharmacological Fixes, Physical Exercise | Bruce | Leave a Comment

Here’s a great exercise video for all fitness levels.  It shows what you can do at home when you can’t get to the gym.  

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2016 | Enriched Environment, Non-Pharmacological Fixes, Other People's Stories | Bruce | Leave a Comment

Hope everyone enjoys the day!

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Bruce Ballard

Bruce Ballard

My name is Bruce Ballard. I started this website in February, 2015, to promote an “enriched environment” for people with Parkinson’s disease, including myself. Enjoy!

I'm an official blogger for the 2016 World Parkinson Congress (Portland, Oregon, USA) and the 2019 World Parkinson Congress (Kyoto, Japan). Click on the logo to learn more!

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