Parkinson’s and Paronychia: How a Nail Infection Nearly Killed Me (And What Every PD Patient Needs to Know)
A simple fingernail infection (paronychia) nearly killed me. Parkinson’s changes how infections present — and this updated guide now includes a dedicated caregiver section, emergency warning signs, a caregiver action plan, and trusted Parkinson’s resources.
Caregiving 101: Resources & Support for Parkinson’s Care Partners
Hi, it’s David and Hayley from Life with Parkinson’s!If you’re new here, welcome — we’re glad you found us. To everyone who’s been following our journey, thank you for your continued love and support. We’re back with another post in our caregiving series, and today, we’re talking about something very close to our hearts: how […]
Managing Anxiety and Stress in Parkinson’s
Hi, it’s David and Hayley from Life with Parkinson’s. If you’re new here, welcome — we’re glad you found us. And to those of you who have been following along, thank you for your continued love and support. (Kiwi says hello too!) In this post, we’re diving into a topic that affects so many of […]
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 […]
Caregiving and Parkinson’s Disease
One thing that Hayley and I have noticed for a while is that there is not a lot of YouTube content for Caregivers of People with Parkinson’s(PWP’s). We aim to fill this gap with our new playlist that we are working on. We will list the videos on this blog as they are published, as […]
Parkinson’s and my Dad – by Felicia Gebhart
When my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I was seventeen years old. This came as a shock to me. I did not expect to have two chronically ill parents. Growing up, I always idolized my dad. I honestly did not believe that anything could touch him; especially an illness that would slowly kill his body […]