Monthly Archives: December 2010

I’ve noticed that my mother is stronger and sharper in the spring and summer and by the time December 21st rolls around she gets kind of confused and weak after dark.  Her neurologist says it may be depression but I … Continue reading →

This is an article I wrote for the Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania’s January, 2011 newsletter. Parkinson’s is a big enough challenge without feeling lousy because you’re constipated.  We know that constipation’s uncomfortable and can be dangerous and that people … Continue reading →

We’ve all heard that getting enough fish oil (omega-3) is good for our hearts.  Turns out, it may also be helpful to people with Parkinson’s. For one thing, higher doses (do your research and figure out what’s best for you) … Continue reading →

For years my mother has operated fairly successfully taking the round yellow 25/100 carbidopa & levodopa tablet made by Actavis.  Within the past few months her mail-in pharmacy has sent her an oval yellow tablet made by Sun Pharmaceutical.  For … Continue reading →

This is an article I wrote for the Parkinson Foundation of Western PA’s September, 2010 newsletter. I’m a daughter who cooks for myself and my 86 year-old mother who has lived with Parkinson’s for nearly 16 years, hasn’t fallen in … Continue reading →

My mother has been living with Parkinson’s Disease for 16 years and there’s much that I’ve learned along the way.  She and I have been living together for the past nearly three years since she fell, seriously hurt herself and … Continue reading →