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Taking a Closer Look at DBS: By Dr. De Leon

Recently, there has been a spur of interest in the surgical treatment known as deep brain stimulation (DBS) among the Parkinson’s community. Although, this procedure is by no means a ‘novel’ or ‘new’ treatment being approved by FDA back in the late 1990’s for tremor and 2002 for PD has begun to reach general streamContinue reading “Taking a Closer Look at DBS: By Dr. De Leon”

The Top 10 SPOOKY Things Living with PD which Can Send a Frightful Scream! : By Dr. De Leon

1. Getting PD Diagnosis– this can suddenly make your heart stop beating – feels like you have flat lined until a helpful friend comes along. 2. Losing control of your mind. I get off the car to check the mail only to see my car rolling down the hill because I just step out withoutContinue reading “The Top 10 SPOOKY Things Living with PD which Can Send a Frightful Scream! : By Dr. De Leon”

Purpose: A Powerful Tool Against Hopelessness: By Dr. De Leon

“One of the happiest moments ever is when you find the courage to finally let go of what you can’t change.” -Robert Tew In the last few weeks everyone has been talking more openly about depression in living with Parkinson’s from being the patient to being the care partner or care giver every one isContinue reading “Purpose: A Powerful Tool Against Hopelessness: By Dr. De Leon”

A Good Resource for all things Parkinson’s

Great resources for all to have at their disposal …happy weekend! Twitchy Woman: My Adventures with Parkinson's You can’t control the wind, but you can adjust your sails.Yiddish proverb I just saw this post on Parkinson’s Women Support about a site called Parkinson’s Patients Support Groups.  Although it is based in the Bay Area, there is aContinue reading “A Good Resource for all things Parkinson’s”