This is a classic picture of one of my all time favorite comediennes with a well known skit. Every time life comes at us fast, this is what I am reminded of. Sometimes no matter how hard we try, we have to swallow some of the stuff coming our way in order to keep moving forward. As I haveContinue reading “Parkinson’s disease and The Work Place: By Dr. De Leon”
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Tips to Over come Communication Impairment in PD: By Dr. De Leon
As we near the WPC 2016 which will be held in Portland, Oregon this year..one of the topics of great interest being presented is one of communication impairment. First, we must look at what is meant by communication. The word “communication” implies the usage of a deeper and complex network of interconnected neurons in theContinue reading “Tips to Over come Communication Impairment in PD: By Dr. De Leon”
Going to the Dentist Can Be a Challenge When You Have PD: by Dr. De Leon
“Life is short so smile while you still have teeth.” I wrote a while ago about the importance of maintaining dental hygiene particularly in light of a chronic illness like Parkinson’s disease. The slew of medications can potentially lead to tooth decay due to drying of mouth and wearing of enamel. However, keeping and schedulingContinue reading “Going to the Dentist Can Be a Challenge When You Have PD: by Dr. De Leon”
Travel Tips with DBS- by Yuma BeV/Dr. De Leon
I have the great pleasure of having my friend and yours write a blog for us today on how to get going in an efficient and effective way when getting ready to travel- you all know her as the ‘Parkinson’s Humor’ author and Queen YumaBeV. In the last few months, I have been doing someContinue reading “Travel Tips with DBS- by Yuma BeV/Dr. De Leon”
When Roles Change-By Dr. De Leon
As we continue to raise awareness for the nearly 10 million people suffering from Parkinson’s disease worldwide, we must not forget the unsung heroes who stand by our side day in and day out. There is no doubt that caring for a Parkinson’s person takes an entire village… The care partner who maybe a friend,Continue reading “When Roles Change-By Dr. De Leon”
Make the most out of your health team: by Dr. De Leon
As we continue to raise awareness for Parkinson’s and work together to #EndParkinsons, there are a few things I like to talk about. First, in order to have the best outcome with lower disability while living with PD is having a team of health professional to help guide you. The quaterback should be your neurologistContinue reading “Make the most out of your health team: by Dr. De Leon”
Dare to live with a plan: Dr. De Leon
Dear Future, I am READY….. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”…so keep dreaming. You will get there eventually. Many of us when we are first given a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease may feel that the end of the world is near or as if our lives are doomed.Continue reading “Dare to live with a plan: Dr. De Leon”
I am having trouble swallowing …could it be my Parkinson’s or something else? By Dr. De Leon
“The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” Julia Child As we start a New Year, thoughts of health and staying healthy seems to be one of the foremost concerns in most of our minds, at least they are for me. Most of us who haveContinue reading “I am having trouble swallowing …could it be my Parkinson’s or something else? 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”
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