Life through the Lens of Parkinson's
Parkinson's changes life. It's still life.
By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 5. Copyright 2016 Boxing is an effective exercise for people with Parkinson's (PWPs). I can't think about boxing without a mental nod to Ali. *Muhammad Ali died June 3, 2016 after a long bout with Parkinson's Disease. He was arguably the most well-known athlete in the world for much … Continue reading It was impossible to ignore Muhammad Ali
By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 4. Copyright 2016 The county pool near my home serves as a center for exercise, stress relief, and social interaction. I have more bathing suits than I did when I was a teenager. Ever try to pull on a wet bathing suit? A couple of weeks ago, I … Continue reading Ever try to pull on a wet bathing suit?
By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 3. Copyright 2016 Lifting weights taught me a new definition for the word "negative." The university fitness center in the small Maine town I called home for 18 years offered classes, and over those years, I took several of them: adult swimming lessons, Total Body Cycling, Zumba, Aqua … Continue reading The Negative Spaces
by Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 2. Copyright 2016 The view from my chair is comforting. I find peace in sameness. I'll get back to normal next week. I had that thought this morning. I was doing my physical therapy exercises between breakfast and shower, which is way out of my routine. I … Continue reading My New Normal
By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 1. Copyright 2016 My diagnosis was a lot to take in all at once. Now I celebrate each day. It's better one bite at a time -- or shared. A year ago Feb. 9 I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. And I am grateful. I have been given 12 … Continue reading Happy Anniversary or Yay, Parkinson’s!
Life through the Lens of Parkinson's 