My Life With Parkinson's Disease ...and other stuff that I find irritating and annoying.
Parkinson's Disease Research and News ...along with news, opinion and other bloggy kinda stuff.
Just sent a copy of my three most recent books to my Mommy. Sent a PDF version to my brother, Joe. Sent a copy of Hunky Dunk to my sister-in-law since her late hubby inspired me to write it. I’ve sent some copies to folks who promise they will read them and write a review. [...]
OK, I pretty much spend all day (ahem) clearing my throat and (ahem) driving Gail nuts. But it gets worse at night.
Last night was the worst ever. I would be in the middle of saying something and all of a sudden (clot!) have to stop because a wad of throat crud got caught in my [...]
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. [...]
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, [...]
“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 [...]
Hey, maybe it’s OK that some of us Parkies don’t get out and about that much. A new study says we’re more susceptible to the skin cancer, melanoma!
Exams of more than 2,000 people with Parkinson’s disease found that about 1 percent currently had melanoma, Dr. John M. Bertoni of the University of Nebraska [...]
OK, I’ve approved the proof, I redesigned the cover. And now, “Deep Brain Diary: My Life as a Guy with Parkinson’s Disease and Brain Surgery Volunteer” is ready and available for purchase at Lulu.com — in six to eight weeks, it will also be available at online book resellers nationwide.
But you can buy it TODAY, [...]
