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Working with Parkinson's
Parkinson's can happen at any age. For some, you may be diagnosed after retirement. For others, you may still be working. Working with PD...
Stephanie Soto
Feb 252 min read
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SteadyScrib: The first writing tool specifically designed for people with Parkinson’s
Have trouble writing due to your PD? Izzy Mokotoff and Alexis Chan, co-founders of SteadyScrib, created the product for you! "The...
Stephanie Soto
Feb 181 min read
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Comfort Linen
Have a hard time moving around in bed? Have you ever considered changing your sheets and/or pajamas might be helpful? The folks over at...
Stephanie Soto
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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Getting Dressed
Getting dressed can become hard for some people. Chances are you may need help with parts or the entire task of dressing. There are...
Stephanie Soto
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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Compassion Fatigue
One’s role as a care partner can be stressful and challenging. Ignoring negative emotions and these challenges can lead to compassion...
Stephanie Soto
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Gifts for People with PD
With the holiday season here, people are always looking for gift ideas. Here are a few of our favorite gifts that can help people live...
Stephanie Soto
Dec 5, 20232 min read
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New Study Finds Blood Test Can Help Track Parkinson’s Symptoms and Progression
Right now, Parkinson's disease is a clinical diagnosis. This means that you are diagnosed based on what symptoms you are presenting with,...
Stephanie Soto
Nov 21, 20233 min read
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Hospice Care
Increasingly, people are choosing hospice care at the end of life. Hospice focuses on the care, comfort, and quality of life of a person
Stephanie Soto
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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Palliative Care
It is estimated that 56.8 million people are in need of palliative care. This includes 25.7 million people in the last year of their...
Stephanie Soto
Oct 17, 20233 min read
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Finances and Estate Planning with PD Part 1
The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research found that the total economic cost of Parkinson's in the US is $51.9 billion...
Stephanie Soto
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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Art Therapy
Art Therapy is an alternative therapy for people with Parkinson's. Art therapy uses art to work though different challenges in one's...
Stephanie Soto
Jul 18, 20233 min read
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PD SELF Program
PD SELF ® is a national program for people with Parkinson's who have been diagnosed within the last three years. The Davis Phinney...
Stephanie Soto
May 7, 20231 min read
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New Capital District Care Partner Support Group
We are forming a new Capital District Parkinson's care partners support group. These are small groups for those of us who provide care...
Stephanie Soto
Apr 14, 20231 min read
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Care Partner Research and Training with Dr. Jori Fleisher
Parkinson’s care partners—spouses, partners, kids, friends, neighbors, etc.—are important members of any care team. These people may be...
Stephanie Soto
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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Driving and Parkinson's Disease
In today’s world driving is not only necessary, but it gives us freedom and independence. Unfortunately there may come a time that...
Stephanie Soto
Mar 14, 20233 min read
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Dystonia and Parkinson's Disease
More than 30% of people living with Parkinson’s disease experience dystonia. The dystonia can precede clinical symptoms of Parkinson's...
Stephanie Soto
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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Stress and Parkinson's Disease
There are two forms of stress, acute stress and chronic stress. Both have different but important impacts on those with Parkinson’s...
Stephanie Soto
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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Living Alone With PD
PD Solo is a virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance. This group aims to...
Stephanie Soto
Jan 27, 20231 min read
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What You and Your Family Should Know
Are you newly diagnosed? Do you feel like you and/or your family have a good understanding of what Parkinson's Disease is? The...
Stephanie Soto
Jan 20, 20231 min read
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Email Discussion group
Do you ever have questions regarding Parkinson's Disease but don't know where to go for answers? Do you want to share tips and tricks...
Stephanie Soto
Dec 25, 20221 min read
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