Online Searches, Bad Advice, and Algorithmic Chaos When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I did what any calm, semi-well-adjusted adult would do.I Googled it. Within ten minutes, the internet informed me that I had:Three unrelated neurological conditions;Double BeriBeri, with a multi-factor case of scurvy;An acute ice-cream deficiency;And, somehow, a rare Victorian illness, which I assume […]

Support, Energy, and Staying in the Center This is the third post in a three-part series for those newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s. One of the most helpful things you can do early on is find one person you can talk to honestly. Just someone who gets it. For many people, that person is another person […]

Orientation Before Optimization If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, you may want to start there. This post builds on that foundation. Right now, your goal isn’t to crack the Parkinson’s code.It’s orientation. This is not the phase for solving everything.It’s the phase for figuring out where you are. You do not need to read […]

A Calm, Clear Starting Point After a Parkinson’s Diagnosis If you’ve just been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and everything suddenly feels urgent, this is a place to slow down and find your footing. This is the first post in a three-part series for those newly diagnosed. Pause, Exhaustion, and Why You’re Not Behind Newly diagnosed?Before you […]