Mary Beth Bialick

Caregiver's Corner: Valentine's Day

Caregiver's Corner: Valentine's Day

February can be a gray and dreary month in Ohio with the holiday rush behind us and Spring still several weeks away. Valentine's Day offers an opportunity to celebrate and recognize loved ones. Many special people can be acknowledged with a valentine wish— from a parent, to a friend, to a co-worker, to a physical therapist. Traditionally we think of romantic relationships as the true celebrants on Valentine's Day.  So I have been pondering romantic and intimate relationships when navigating life with PD.

Caregiver's Corner: Thanksgiving

Caregiver's Corner: Thanksgiving

In thinking about a blog post this month I cannot help but think of Thanksgiving. It is so easy to think about the negatives of a Parkinson’s diagnosis for the person with PD and for their surrounding circle of family and friends. I want to stop and consider is there anything about a PD diagnosis that perhaps one can be thankful for or appreciate?