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Continue reading →: Driving — A Parkinson’s DilemmaOperating a motor vehicle is a privilege, not a right. Many of us can still drive safely, but Parkinson’s can take a toll on reflexes, cognition, and judgement. How will we know when it’s time to hand over the keys?
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Continue reading →: Should You Tell Your Boss About Your Diagnosis?After the diagnosis, deciding what and when to tell your employer is a tough decision. If you are weighing the options, here are some thoughts and resources.
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Continue reading →: Off Topic: Need a Sales Video? I’m on Cameo!I spent over 30 years as B2B salesperson. Ghosting was an occupational hazard — prospects would often not respond, or even acknowledge, my voicemails and emails. Occasionally, I’d use Cameo to try to break through the clutter. Cameo is a video messaging service in which you can hire a celebrity — Reggie Jackson, Ric Flair,…
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Continue reading →: A Parkinson’s Toolbox — Early-Stage EditionI’ve always been partial to button-fly jeans. That’s what I wore until some time in 2021, when the fingers of my right hand decided to go on strike. This was pre-diagnosis and pre-medication — all I knew was that a trip to the rest room had become a three-act play. So I bought a bunch…
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Continue reading →: What the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act (Might) Mean to MeThe National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act has passed Congress, and is awaiting the president signature. It is likely to result in a huge increase in research funding over the next decade. What does it mean for those of us who have Parkinson’s right now?
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Continue reading →: Home RemediesPeople with Parkinson’s aren’t waiting for the pharmacutical companies to finish their clinical trials — they’re doing their own experiments at home.
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Continue reading →: Fighting BackMy most recent fistfight was in seventh grade – 1972, Wydown Junior High in St. Louis. A bigger kid was pushing me around, and I started throwing wild punches in the general direction of his head. The element of surprise allowed me to connect a couple of times. Then he hit me in the stomach,…
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Continue reading →: How a Piece of Direct Mail Connected the DotsAt some point in 2018, I lost my sense of smell. I had mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, my wife is a terrific cook. Not being able to enjoy the aroma of her meals was a definite loss. On the other hand, my job at the time involved a significant amount of…
Hello,
I’m Phil Bernstein
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease on May 25, 2023. At the time, I was only vaguely aware of Parkinson’s — primarily from articles in People about Michael J. Fox. And I didn’t know anyone with the disease.
Now, I know a lot more about the illness, and I’ve joined the Parkinson’s community in my hometown of Portland, Oregon.
I’ve found that writing helps me think through challenges, and this illness definitely qualifies as a challenge. I’ve started Shakin’ Street to help me think through the various obstacles, tools, and resources that a newly-diagnosed Parkinson’s patient encounters along the way.
I hope some of these posts help you address and tackle your own challenges.
Shakin' Street -- A Parkinson's Blog 