5 Unexpected Benefits of Gardening With Parkinson’s
When you plant a garden, pull weeds or mow the lawn, you’re not just getting chores out of the way – you’re improving your mental and physical health. Throughout the month of June, we’ve been [...]
Step outside to get your steps
From improved memory and cognition to stronger bones and muscles, there are countless health benefits to walking outdoors with Parkinson’s disease. When it comes to living well with Parkinson’s, think of exercise as a form [...]
5 tips for house cleaning with Parkinson’s
If the words “spring cleaning” make you groan out loud, don’t worry, we found some shortcuts to make cleaning with Parkinson's easier. Much like paying your taxes or waiting in long lines at the post [...]
Which diet trends help Parkinson’s symptoms?
Do certain diets, such as keto, vegan, gluten-free, Mediterranean and intermittent fasting, live up to the hype when it comes to mitigating symptoms of PD? The jury is still out for most of them. We [...]
Shamrock Shake
Getting ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Start the day off with a Shamrock shake. Some studies suggest that a type of nutrient known as anthocyanins may be beneficial for people with Parkinson's. Anthocyanins are [...]
Keeping Our Relationship Going Strong
Being a care partner for someone living with Parkinson’s disease can be just as rewarding as it is challenging. We asked Melinda Sych, Brian Grant Foundation board member, how she and her husband, Troy, keep [...]