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2 months ago | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor |Margarida Maia |Mollie Lombardi |Katherine Poinsatte
March 3 marked one year since my father passed away. As I reflect on his journey, I realize how much his retirement contributed to the worsening of his Parkinson’s symptoms. In hindsight, I see that while retirement should have been a time of relaxation, it played an unexpected and significant role in his decline. Before retiring, my father was always active. His career as a teacher, combined with managing multiple businesses, kept him constantly engaged both physically and mentally.
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2 months ago | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Jill Hammergren |Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor |Marisa Wexler |Jamie Askari
As a caregiver to a husband with Parkinson’s disease, I often feel like we’re in an unseaworthy boat surrounded by sharks, searching for a lighthouse. So far, nearly 11 years after my husband Eric’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, we’ve been able to ride the waves of the disease’s progression. But nothing is ever smooth, and our sea legs remain firmly planted on the deck of our boat. We’ve managed to find a flotilla of others who are also living with Parkinson’s, and together, we navigate the challenges.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Jill Hammergren |Marisa Wexler |Mollie Lombardi |Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor
During our shared Parkinson’s journey, my husband, Eric, and I have experienced much frustration, anger, and heartache over the challenges that the disease imposes on our lives. For my mental well-being, I meditate and practice mindful moments. I recently did a guided meditation with one of my favorite authors and storytellers, Sarah Blondin.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Mollie Lombardi |Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor |Jamie Askari
It’s a big deal to be the girl who has Parkinson’s. It’s also a big deal to be the guy whose wife has Parkinson’s. Back in September 2013, I was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease at the age of 36. What no one told us is that my husband was also being diagnosed — with early-onset caregiving. It’s not a role either of us asked for, but I’m so thankful he’s been there for me. I’ve never really liked the word “caregiver” in reference to a spouse. It sounds so clinical.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Jamie Askari |Marisa Wexler |Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor
It’s been such a warm fall season here in Ohio that it’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Not only do we celebrate Thanksgiving in November, but it’s also National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor the caregivers in our lives. Caregiver Action Network began advocating for this month of recognition in 1994, and in 1997, President Bill Clinton signed the first National Family Caregivers Month presidential proclamation.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor |Jamie Askari |Lori DePorter
Growing up as part of a large family of eight children, we were shaped by the same parenting principles, church values, and largely similar educational experiences. As we grew older, however, our individual personalities and temperaments emerged — each of us possessing a unique way of thinking, reacting, and communicating. These differences sometimes led to misunderstandings, but they never overshadowed a powerful, binding force in our family: the deep love we have for our parents.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Margarida Maia |Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor |Marisa Wexler |Lindsey Shapiro
Both a misfolded form of the alpha-synuclein protein and an inflammatory cue are needed to trigger the Lewy bodies that drive the death of dopaminergic neurons in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease, according to a study in human stem cells.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Andrea Lobo |Patricia Inacio |Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor |Margarida Maia
SGLT2 inhibitors, which are a type of medication to treat diabetes, may reduce the risk for neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s disease and dementia, a study from South Korea suggests. The overall risk for developing dementia due to any cause and Parkinson’s was lower in patients taking SGLT2 inhibitors than in those treated with other anti-diabetic medications.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Jamie Askari |Lindsey Shapiro |Mary Chapman |Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor
I’ve always heard that mourning doves symbolize peace, hope, renewal, and love. While I’m unsure if this old wives’ tale is accurate, I can be sure that the nest of mourning doves on my patio brings me abundant happiness and a sense of peace. Almost immediately after we moved into our home two years ago, we noticed that birds seemed to love it almost as much as we did.
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May 28, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Jamie Askari |Andrea Lobo |Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor |Christine Scheer
My most treasured moments come from just a handful of days in my life. The first was the sunny, beautiful day in July 1995 when I married my husband, Arman. Then there are the times I first held each of my three children, just seconds after they were born. Many other beautiful memories flood my mind, racing in and out like waves on the shore, but these are the ones that stand out the most. As a parent, I’ve been blessed to witness my children accomplish many milestones in their lives.
