Getting a Parkinson's Diagnosis
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Suggestions for People Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
Stan Wedel speaks about his Parkinson's diagnosis and helpful things he's learned to do to manage it and live well.
“How Did You Know You Have Parkinson’s?”
Ultimately, finding out I have Parkinson’s required adhering to my belief that knowing the truth is better than running from it.
Spelling Matters: Coping with a Recent Parkinson’s Diagnosis
PD arrives with its own set of hard choices and challenges—and its own set of nuanced and nurturing rewards.
Five Questions for Heather Kennedy
Recently, Heather sat down with PD Wise to speak about her experience of living with Parkinsons.
Five Questions for Allison Toepperwien
I would say the most significant challenge is overcoming people’s perceptions of me, before they get to know me.
Misdiagnosed
Up to 35 percent of those living with Parkinson’s disease, or one in three, tell stories of an initial misdiagnosis. Here is my story.
Helping Others, Helping Yourself
The months following my diagnosis were difficult. I was basically in shock. How does a healthy 46-year-old have a disease that older people get?