I'm a 55-year old federal writer-editor who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 10 years ago. My balance and gait are severely affected, so I work from home. I attempt to attack this disease… mostly by laughing at it.
I hope I can bring a smile to your face as well.
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I’ve used them as a source numerous times on this blog, and they’re listed on my blogroll. Now, the good folks at Viartis are going to return the favor (a hundred-fold) by listing a link to this website and information about my book “Deep Brain Diary” on their site.
Who is Viartis?
From their website (it’s British, [...]
When you talk to most people about Parkinson’s disease, the first thing that comes to their minds (I surmise) is the image of an old, shaky man or woman, walking with a shuffle. But those in the know are aware that Parkinson’s disease is so much more than a disease that affects motor function.
Now, the [...]
YouTube has FINALLY processed the video. So if you tried before and it wasn’t there for you — it is now!
Woke myself up this morning by laughing at something. I was dreaming something funny, and I chuckled about it and that woke me up. Can’t remember what was so funny. But it woke me up. [...]
Got a nice little Facebook posting from my nephew, Tommy, yesterday.
Today my classmate and I went to have sushi together, and she told me she had been reading a blog about Parkinson’s Disease. She asked… Do you know Bill Schmalfeldt? I was like OMG! thats my uncle! small world…. I told her [...]
Now here’s one I’ve never heard of. Parkinson’s disease makes it harder for us Parkies to correctly read the emotions on another person’s face. Odd.
Scientists are beginning to find out why people with Parkinson’s disease often feel socially awkward. Parkinson’s patients find it harder to recognize expressions of emotion in other people’s faces and voices, [...]
The publisher recommends having a You Tube video to promote your book. So here’s mine to promote “Deep Brain Diary.”
“Deep Brain Diary: My Life as a Guy with Parkinson’s Disease and Brain Surgery Volunteer” tells the personal story of author Bill Schmalfeldt and his dance with Parkinson’s disease.
It was nearly four weeks after his 45th birthday when Bill Schmalfeldt was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In addition to having to get used to having what [...]
