World Parkinson’s Day

Parkinson’s & the Impact of Prolonged Illness on Grief

What is the impact of prolonged illness on grief? Does it give us time to get used to the idea of death? Does the anticipation in some way lessen the sting of loss? I think on these questions as we mark Parkinson’s Awareness Week and World Parkinson’s Day, April 10th on the 2019 calendar. My …

My Enemy Parkinson’s: Dad’s Last Words To Me

The last day of his life, my father sat in the passenger seat of his van and struggled to control the muscles of his mouth. I listened carefully for words I’d recognize. He told me he was proud of me. I will forever cherish that last message, no matter how garbled it came out. Dad …

World Parkinson's Day

Parkinson’s & the Impact of Prolonged Illness on Grief

My Enemy Parkinson’s: Dad’s Last Words To Me