Beating the Odds: Ganging up on Parkinson’s Disease My movement disorders specialist was a touch annoyed with me. I can see why. I was balking at following some advice she had given me, advice which was informed by years of experience and…
Pass to Pass Continued Irene reported in on Pass to Pass Trips 4 and 5 between White and Chinook passes. The llamas favorite part was the chance for a dust bath! The people enjoyed the beautiful weather, spectacular views, wildflower blooms, lakes…
Laws of Motion “A body in motion tends to remain in motion. A body at rest tends to remain at rest.” Sir Issac Newton didn’t just describe the laws of motion for all matter larger than sub-atomic particles, he also described one…
Public Service - Medicine for Parkinson's Disease Guest Blogger Bill Clugston A missing neurotransmitter, dopamine, is the source of Parkinson's Disease symptoms. This particular brain chemical helps to regulate muscle control and motion. But it also performs several other subtle tasks. It…
By Northwest Parkinson's Blogger Peter Dunlap-Shohl Parkinson's and Creativity How can Parkinson’s change your life? More ways than you care to count. One of the least expected: PD, or more exactly, treatments for it, can supercharge your creativity, fueling a creative bender…
Father's Day Tribute A Father and Daughter Fundraiser to support Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation, a great-new idea! Lesley Masin Grosvenor wanted to help raise funds for an organization that has been a valuable resource of services and socialization for her dad Bob Masin, who…
