You are not alone in this.
I’m David. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s on May 28, 2017. This site is the resource I wish I’d had on day one — honest guides, lived-experience insights, and practical help for patients, caregivers, and families trying to make sense of Parkinson’s.
I’m here because…
I was just diagnosed
Start with the basics, early signs, symptom changes, and what this journey can actually feel like in real life.
I’ve been living with Parkinson’s for years
Find practical help for symptom changes, daily adaptations, treatment experiments, mobility issues, setbacks, and living with Parkinson’s over the long haul.
I’m caring for someone
Find practical caregiving help, support, communication advice, and hard-won lessons for the people beside the patient.
I’m looking for tools that help
Explore real-world product reviews on clothing, mobility, sleep, vibration therapy, and other tools that affect daily life with PD.
Start with the most important guides
- Parkinson’s and Paronychia — a serious infection story with urgent lessons for PD patients and caregivers.
- Freezing of Gait — understanding FOG, what it feels like, and what may help.
- Vitamin B1 / Thiamine Therapy — what I learned from trying it and what others should consider.
- UTIs and Parkinson’s — a practical guide to a common and dangerous complication.
Browse by topic
- Personal Story — diagnosis, milestones, setbacks, and lessons from daily life with Parkinson’s.
- Symptoms — freezing of gait, dyskinesia, UTIs, fatigue, anxiety, and more.
- Treatments & Therapies — medications, sound therapy, supplements, vibration tools, and lived experience.
- Diet & Nutrition — hydration, supplements, protein timing, and nutrition lessons learned the hard way.
- Caregiving — resources and support for partners, spouses, and family members.
- Advocacy & Awareness — public understanding, policing, and why lived experience matters.
- Product Reviews — adaptive clothing, sleep tools, wellness tech, and reviews from real daily use.
Latest from the blog
- Parkinson’s and Paronychia: How a Nail Infection Nearly Killed Me
- Comfort Linen Review: How I Solved My Parkinson’s Sleep Problem After 4 Years
- Comfort Linen Review: David’s 1-Year Journey from Bedtime “Prison” to Restful Nights
- Policing and Parkinson’s Disease: Bridging the Awareness Gap
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Prefer video? Follow along on YouTube for honest stories, new reviews, Parkinson’s updates, and conversations from lived experience.
Our supporters
The businesses below help keep Life With Parkinson’s online and growing. I only feature supporters that connect in a meaningful way to real life with Parkinson’s.
Premium Supporter — VILIM Ball
VILIM Ball is the sole premium supporter of Life With Parkinson’s. If you’re curious about vibration therapy and non-drug support tools, you can read my real-world experience with it.
Standard Supporter — MagnaReady
Adaptive clothing that can make dressing easier, more dignified, and less frustrating for people living with Parkinson’s.
Standard Supporter — Comfort Linen
Mobility-focused bedding support for people whose nights are made harder by stiffness, weakness, and getting stuck in bed.
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If this site helped you feel less alone, better informed, or more prepared, you can help me keep building it. Your support helps fund more guides, more reviews, and more honest conversations for the Parkinson’s community.