It's a challenging, life-changing condition, but not a death sentence Debbie Shapiro We returned home from Israel on Tuesday, and it has taken a few days to settle back in. A big time change is not easy for people without medical issues, although Mr. Twitchy and I have been fortunate to usually be able to …
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Nearly two weeks ago, Mr. Twitchy and I embarked on a two week trip to Israel with friends. This is the fifth year in a row that we have traveled together and they have seen me at my worst, before starting Sinimet, and at my best. We have reflected on how well all four of …
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Traveling with Parkinson's Disease can be stressful. My husband and I have traveled so much in the last few years, that we have learned how to make getting through airport security and onto the plane as stress free as possible. Yesterday morning, we left for Washington DC on a United flight from Los Angeles. The …
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There is a song from the 60's that keeps going through my head: "It's a Turn Down Day " by The Cyrkle. I have no idea what a Turn Down day is, but the lyrics I keep hearing are "its a Meltdown Day......." Last Tuesday I flew to Chicago to visit my daughter …
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