I started this blog back in 2018, three years after my wife Harriet had been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia. After reading everything I could find on the subject, I knew that my calling was to be a caregiver to Harriet. That is why the blog is called A Caregivers Journal. However, the title has … Continue reading Death Therapy →

They say, “If you’ve seen one person with Parkinson’s, you’ve seen one person with Parkinson’s.” (If you’re wondering who “they” are: ‘These are the people who have studied the disease and are experts in the field.) However, while it is true that this disease is individualistic, we all have some things in common. One such … Continue reading THE ACCIDENTAL BLOGGER →

If you've attended a  Parkinson's Support Group Meeting, or ANY support group meeting for that matter, you know how repetitive they can be. Am I right? You know that when Jane starts talking, no matter what topic she starts with, she will end by telling you that this country is going to hell in a … Continue reading OPEN 🎤 MIC →

 I am providing the following information of books, DVDs, and other things that have helped me. I will add more as we move along. If you find something that is a real help to you, please pass it along I. Biographies A.. The Soul of a Butterfly, Reflections on Life’s Journey, by Muhammad Ali and … Continue reading A Guide to Parkinson’s Information →

“Change is an inevitable part of life. The seasons change, our feelings change, our appearance will change, and our health will change. Life is easier when we accept these changes and realize that every moment is an important step in the growth of our soul.” [3. Pg. 146] Muhammad Ali Like most of us who … Continue reading Fight!! part 6 →

I Am The Greatest!¡! “I have said that I’m the greatest. In truth, only God is the greatest. But no matter what I had chosen to do with my life, with God’s help I believe that I would have been the best at it.” [3. Pg. 140] If you recall, I had written before about … Continue reading FIGHT! part five →

I love Yusuf/Cat Steven's song Moonshadow. 🎵 It makes me think about the losses I've had because of Parkinson's. What have you lost to Parkinson’s? I've lost smell, taste, fast talking and long walking. But sometimes the loss isn't as bad as other days. Just like the moon which fills the sky one night and … Continue reading Moonshadow?? →

FIGHT!! When Ali first met him, Parkinson’s was grinning. But Ali wouldn’t go down easily. Now Parkinson’s is scared, But it can’t run, And it can’t hide From this determined man Asserting his hope and pride. --Dr. Abe Lieberman [3. pg. ] After regaining the World Heavyweight title from George Foreman in The Rumble in … Continue reading FIGHT!! – But wait – part four →