Parkinson PELM

Hello my dear people from PELM, I hope today brings you at least one moment of comfort, one moment of laughter, and one moment where you feel proud of yourself — because you deserve all three. Living with Parkinson’s in the middle to later stages can feel like carrying a little extra weight each day. But even when movement becomes slower or more effortful, your body still responds beautifully to small, consistent care. This newsletter is all about little changes that make lif

This disease often feels like wrestling with a bear, leaving wounds and extreme fatigue. I try to be gentle with my intent, framing it with genuine curiosity and kindness. It’s an exploration of how best to fit these self-management tools into my life with Parkinson’s. Throughout this process of putting theory into practice, I am checking in on myself and with my partner. How am I doing? I write about these techniques, but are they truly helpful? After several months of work