Member Blog

This is where caregivers and members with PD contribute blog posts with everyday information and tips about living with PD. See the latest posts below and share your thoughts in the comments.

Denise Demback

Jul 31, 2023
2 min

Welcome to the member blog!

Hello Fellow PESGSC Members, My name is Denise, and I have been a caregiver for 18 years for my husband who has Parkinson’s disease. I...

How can a support group help you manage Parkinson’s disease?

PESGSC Board

Aug 1, 2023
3 min

How can a support group help you manage Parkinson’s disease?

Chances are, by the time you are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you have been experiencing one or more symptoms for as much as 3-5...

PESGSC Board

Aug 1, 2023
3 min

Dehydration and PD

Dehydration is a very real risk for aging adults. As people age, their sense of thirst is diminished, and they may not realize their body...

Denise Demback

Jul 31, 2023
2 min

Bedroom help

Getting into and out of bed, rolling over in bed, and just not getting comfortable to sleep. Let’s take a look at some things that can...

Denise Demback

Jul 31, 2023
1 min

Products for getting dressed

These two little inventions have been used greatly at my house. The first is the trouser hook. This 36-pack of trouser hooks can be found...

Denise Demback

Jul 31, 2023
1 min

The "sock thingie" and slip-on shoes

Some of our Parkinson’s partners have trouble putting on their own shoes and socks. I have been putting my husband’s shoes and socks on...

Bathroom etiquette: urination & PD tremor

Denise Demback

Jul 31, 2023
1 min

Bathroom etiquette: urination & PD tremor

Okay, I hope this one is not too private, but I must share because it was one of my biggest issues with Parkinson’s disease. There are...

Denise Demback

Jul 31, 2023
2 min

Communications with your partner

I would like to discuss communications with your Parkinson’s partner in this post. As we all know, anxiety and worry is one of the major...

Denise Demback

Jul 31, 2023
2 min

Welcome to the member blog!

Hello Fellow PESGSC Members, My name is Denise, and I have been a caregiver for 18 years for my husband who has Parkinson’s disease. I...

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