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Use it or lose it

If I don't use my muscles, they can atrophy. Is it the same for social skills? By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 39. Copyright 2021 A while back, I took some video of myself in preparation for an appointment with my Parkinson’s specialist. When I ran it back, I noticed that I had a stiff … Continue reading Use it or lose it →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 11 Comments January 25, 2021February 9, 2022 3 Minutes

The Jetsons got it right

A collection of remote controls and electronic devices represents our dependence upon technology.

I press buttons all day long. By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 38. Copyright 2020 I was only a toddler when The Jetsons debuted. I think I learned the theme song lyrics while I was learning to talk. Meet George Jetson, His boy Elroy, Daughter Judy, Jane, his wife… Jane was the one who was … Continue reading The Jetsons got it right →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 2 Comments November 29, 2020February 9, 2022 3 Minutes

Watermelons and the Walker Tango

My walker is a wheelbarrow, wagon, dessert cart, shopping cart, magic carpet... When I am behind my walker, the world looks more manageable. By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 37. Copyright 2020 I had placed my walker between the car and the garage while I reached into the hatchback for one of the big, juicy … Continue reading Watermelons and the Walker Tango →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 6 Comments October 28, 2020February 9, 2022 3 Minutes

Life Through the Lens of Parkinson’s

By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 36. Copyright 2020 My painting says more than my words are able to. I call it Life Through the Lens of Parkinson's.

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 2 Comments September 25, 2020January 24, 2022 1 Minute

On inadequacy

The word of the day is inadequate. By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 35. Copyright 2020 The word of the day is inadequate. It’s a word I use to describe myself sometimes, particularly when I’m meeting with the social worker/counselor who works with my general neurologist’s office. I am inadequate. It can be a dark … Continue reading On inadequacy →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 10 Comments August 15, 2020December 20, 2021 3 Minutes

The Boy Gets Married

Weddings are the product of their time, just like this cake topper.

My son's wedding has me nostalgic for mine. Our chubby bride and groom cake topper has lasted through 36 years and 13 moves. By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 34. Copyright 2020 The Boy got married today. The day was perfect for an outdoor wedding, blue skies peeking through dramatic rolling clouds, a little breeze … Continue reading The Boy Gets Married →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 12 Comments July 19, 2020December 20, 2021 3 Minutes

Under the Mask

My cloth mask covers my second mask, Parkinson's-generated Resting Bitch Face

I wear a cloth mask to pick up groceries. I wear the Parkinson's Mask all the time. By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 33. Copyright 2020 I wear a mask. When I take it off, I’m still wearing a mask. I don’t wear a cloth mask because I am afraid or a sheep or making … Continue reading Under the Mask →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 2 Comments June 22, 2020December 9, 2021 3 Minutes

Almost Ready

Swimming pool lap lane

By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 32. Copyright 2020 The indoor pool reopened this week. But I’m not ready. The county is being careful. Only 10 people are allowed in the water at one time. Swimmers and water-walkers have to make an appointment with the front desk, and they are limited to one hour inside … Continue reading Almost Ready →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease Leave a comment May 22, 2020December 9, 2021 3 Minutes

I put on a bra today

Quicksand is the name I give to the sinking feeling that pulls me under if I struggle too much.

I learned how to get out of quicksand from 1960s TV. Nowadays, you can find the article "How to Get Out of Quicksand," complete with illustrations, on wikiHow. Quicksand has turned out to be more of a metaphorical problem for me than a physical one. By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 31. Copyright 2020 I … Continue reading I put on a bra today →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 5 Comments April 23, 2020December 9, 2021 4 Minutes

Hula-hooping

This is the little girl who hula-hooped so enthusiastically.

With Parkinson's, hula-hooping has come full circle for me. By Teresa Swartz Roberts Blog post 30. Copyright 2020 I don’t remember when I got my first hula-hoop. I do remember looking down at my chubby belly undulating and making the hoop form its Spirograph circles around my middle. I do remember the sound it made, … Continue reading Hula-hooping →

lensofparkinsons Parkinson's Disease 2 Comments March 17, 2020December 9, 2021 3 Minutes

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