You are not alone in this.

I’m David. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s on May 28, 2017. This site is the resource I wish I’d had on day one — honest guides, lived-experience insights, and practical help for patients, caregivers, and families trying to make sense of Parkinson’s.

Newly diagnosed? Start here

I’m a caregiver

Welcome to Life with Parkinson’s

Moving, Milestones, and Reality: An Honest Parkinson’s Update

I’m here because…

I was just diagnosed

Start with the basics, early signs, symptom changes, and what this journey can actually feel like in real life.

Start here

I’ve been living with Parkinson’s for years

Find practical help for symptom changes, daily adaptations, treatment experiments, mobility issues, setbacks, and living with Parkinson’s over the long haul.

Explore long-term living

I’m caring for someone

Find practical caregiving help, support, communication advice, and hard-won lessons for the people beside the patient.

Caregiving hub

I’m looking for tools that help

Explore real-world product reviews on clothing, mobility, sleep, vibration therapy, and other tools that affect daily life with PD.

Browse reviews

Start with the most important guides

Parkinson’s and Paronychia — a serious infection story with urgent lessons for PD patients and caregivers.
Freezing of Gait — understanding FOG, what it feels like, and what may help.
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine Therapy — what I learned from trying it and what others should consider.
UTIs and Parkinson’s — a practical guide to a common and dangerous complication.

Browse by topic

Personal Story — diagnosis, milestones, setbacks, and lessons from daily life with Parkinson’s.
Symptoms — freezing of gait, dyskinesia, UTIs, fatigue, anxiety, and more.
Treatments & Therapies — medications, sound therapy, supplements, vibration tools, and lived experience.
Diet & Nutrition — hydration, supplements, protein timing, and nutrition lessons learned the hard way.
Caregiving — resources and support for partners, spouses, and family members.
Advocacy & Awareness — public understanding, policing, and why lived experience matters.
Product Reviews — adaptive clothing, sleep tools, wellness tech, and reviews from real daily use.

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Latest videos from YouTube

Newest long video

Full-length stories, updates, and honest conversations about living with Parkinson’s.

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Quick tips and moments from daily life with PD.

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Our supporters

The businesses below help keep Life With Parkinson’s online and growing. I only feature supporters that connect in a meaningful way to real life with Parkinson’s.

Premium Supporter — VILIM Ball

VILIM Ball is the sole premium supporter of Life With Parkinson’s. If you’re curious about vibration therapy and non-drug support tools, you can read my real-world experience with it.

Read my VILIM review

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Standard Supporter — MagnaReady

Adaptive clothing that can make dressing easier, more dignified, and less frustrating for people living with Parkinson’s.

Read my MagnaReady guide

Standard Supporter — Comfort Linen

Mobility-focused bedding support for people whose nights are made harder by stiffness, weakness, and getting stuck in bed.

Read my Comfort Linen review

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If this site helped you feel less alone, better informed, or more prepared, you can help me keep building it. Your support helps fund more guides, more reviews, and more honest conversations for the Parkinson’s community.

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