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Read inspirational stories of others affected by PD

Get connected with the Parkinson’s disease community. If you’ve never read a blog, be sure to check out the blog or visit blogs written by people within the PD community. Our personal stories page will inspire you. Want to share your story? Send us your story and a picture and you might get featured on our website!

• The Forum: Get your questions answered and connect with your community through the forum.
• The Blog: Stay up to date tons of new info, stories and advice on the blog.
• Personal stories: Discover inspiration and strength in others who are affected by Parkinson’s.
• The PD Life App: Download this mobile tool to help manage your meds.

Besides the blog, there are lots of other informative and interesting blogs out there. Blogs are a creative way for people just like you to provide commentary about a wide range of topics of particular interest the individual. We’ve searched the “blogosphere” for creative, informative and educational blogs that might be of interest to you.

Kate Kelsall: Shake, Rattle and Roll
Kate was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the mid 1990s. In addition to being an activist for Parkinson research, she is a co-facilitator of a DBS support group in Denver.

Diane Cook and Betsy Vierck: Recently Diagnosed with PD
Diagnosed in 2008, Diane knew right away her life would change. She faced her disease head on, becoming an advocate for herself and for others. She has a flourishing career as a consultant and is the author of several books. She is now enjoying a reduction in her PD symptoms which she attributes to a skilled neurologist and exercise.

Here’s a few more that are worth checking out.

Patient Blogs

• Studio Foxhaven: Parkinson’s Journal
• About Parkinson’s Disease: Natural Healthy Concepts
• Shaky Paws Grampa

Caregiver Blogs

• National Parkinson Foundation: Caregivers on the Blog

A forum is an online discussion site where members communicate with each other and share their experiences and ideas. Join the conversation!

• National Parkinson Foundation Forums
• Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver Information
• Patients Like Me Community