Parkinson’s Tech: How Apps Like TurnTo Are Empowering Patients
Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with Jessica Dove London, the founder and CEO of the Turnoto Group. They’ve just launched an evolution of their product—something I think is truly game-changing for people living with serious illnesses, including Parkinson’s. This wasn’t just another product pitch. It was a deeply personal conversation about why […]
3 Mistakes I Made Accepting Caregiving Help with Parkinson’s — And What I Learned
Parkinson’s disease brings with it a whole range of changes. Some are surprisingly easy to live with, while others are far more difficult to accept. When I was first diagnosed, I never imagined how much it would reshape not just my daily routines, but also my relationships and the way I saw myself. Over the […]
How I Was Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
Hi, I’m David Gebhart. I’m 44 years old, and I live in British Columbia, Canada. Back in May of 2017, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The type of Parkinson’s I have is more movement-related than tremor-based. I do get tremors, but mostly when I’m nervous. For example, if I’m recording a video, I’ll often […]
The Parkinson’s Journey – Chapter 8: Living with Parkinson’s: Facing New Challenges with Dyskinesia
Just when I thought I had my treatment plan under control, everything shifted. Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) often feels like that — just when one issue is managed, another steps in. Today, I want to share three vital things I’ve learned about dyskinesia — the kind of lessons I believe every person with Parkinson’s […]
The Parkinson’s Journey – Chapter 7: The Impact of OFF Times: Finding Solutions
Living with Parkinson’s isn’t always about the visible tremors or the medications I take — sometimes it’s the quiet, heavy moments that are the hardest to process. When I’m in an OFF state, unpleasant and unexpected things can happen. These moments don’t just affect me physically; they can be emotionally difficult to handle, both for me and […]
The Parkinson’s Journey – Chapter 6: Can a Cup of Tea Help with Parkinson’s? My Journey with Herbs, Farnesol & Luteolin
It’s been nearly fifty years since the gold standard treatment for Parkinson’s was introduced. I’m grateful for the ways it has helped me and so many others, but I can’t help wondering if it’s time for the next evolution. Science keeps moving forward, and yet sometimes the answers don’t come from a pharmacy shelf — sometimes […]
The Parkinson’s Journey – Chapter 5: Parkinson’s Disease Stole My Energy – How I Got It Back
There was a time when I could work a twelve-hour day, come home, and still have enough left in the tank to fix something around the house. Somewhere along the way, my gas tank developed a leak — and I just couldn’t plug it. The loss of energy didn’t happen overnight. It crept in so quietly […]
The Parkinson’s Journey – Chapter 4: My New Parkinson’s VILIM Ball Treatment Update – 3 Months In
Living with Parkinson’s means navigating a landscape that is always shifting beneath your feet—sometimes subtly, sometimes abruptly. Over the past three months, I’ve been exploring a new form of vibration therapy using the VILIM Ball, a small device developed by Vilimed that’s designed to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms through localized mechanical stimulation. As someone who is not […]
The Parkinson’s Journey – Chapter 3: How I Made My Parkinson’s Treatment Plan
What makes a good treatment plan for Parkinson’s? That’s a big question. And if you’re like me, it can feel a little overwhelming at first. When I was first diagnosed, I had this fog of uncertainty that hung over everything. It’s not like someone hands you a perfect instruction manual with your diagnosis. There’s no one-size-fits-all […]
The Parkinson’s Journey – Chapter 2: My Parkinson’s Diet Plan: What You Need to Know
There’s a quote: “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” — Hippocrates It sounds simple, but it’s led me to reshape how I think about every bite I eat. If you’re wondering what’s changed for me lately, the answer lies in how I eat, what I eat, and most importantly — why I eat […]
