Editorials
Original thoughts and essays from PCLA's vibrant writing community.
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Simon Says...I’m doing okay!
Simon Says
Simon Gornick writes this monthly column for PCLA to express his viewpoints as a professional screen writer, content writer, and a YOPD with tons of experience.
Simon Says...I’m doing okay!
For many of us though compartmentalizing is a hefty challenge. To beat the gloom there may be pharmacological protocols to try, as well as exercise and eating right. But I know that I can’t give up.
Simon Says...Trial and Error
One thing you get used to very fast after you’ve been diagnosed with PD, and that’s how often you’ll hear about a drug or device trial that’s going to be a “game changer."
Simon Says...Let Go
If you’re new to the Parkinson’s club and haven’t already figured it out, once PD has you in its kung fu grip, after your “honeymoon” period of being less symptomatic, it never lets go.
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Self-Care Toolbox for Parkinson’s
Ziya “Z” Altug, PT, DPT, MS, DipACLM, OCS, is a board-certified orthopaedic physical therapist, health coach, and a certified lifestyle medicine professional from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. His quarterly column covers evidence-based wellness and physical activity research for the PD community.
Pickleball for Parkinson’s: Friendly Fun and Fitness
For individuals living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), pickleball may offer a unique combination of physical, cognitive, and emotional benefits.
Ping Pong for Parkinson’s: A Fun and Functional Path to Better Health
More than just a casual pastime, ping pong offers a unique combination of physical, cognitive, and social benefits. For people living with Parkinson’s, it can serve as a powerful and enjoyable tool to improve quality of life.
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