Dr Paul, The Parkinson's Coach

12/01/2016

When is PD a Disability? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/has-parkinsons-become-disability-dr-paul-short

The question "When does Parkinson's (PD) become a disability?" is partly predicated upon how disability is defined in general and specifically. The legal definition of adult disability under programs

10/03/2016

I found this link interesting. Coffee drinking diabetics who smoke may have an edge in PD prevention?

http://bit.ly/2dDuR1e

09/14/2016

I will be at the World Parkinson's event in Portland next week and am looking to talk to some of you about your PD experience for a book I am writing. Call or text me at 443.831.6350 to chat about living with your disease or just to say hello!

08/29/2016

I wrote this piece about the effects of PD on work productivity:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/8-parkinsons-12-hour-workday-dr-paul-short

Many people with Parkinson's disease (PD) discover to their chagrin that it is no longer possible to complete their workday in 8 hours. The norm becomes closer to 12 or more hours. Subsequently, they

08/25/2016

I found this intriguing. We have no way of looking at the PD progression before it moves to motor changes. Early detection could mean early intervention!

http://reut.rs/2bJoBHe

A newly developed eye test offers the hope of far earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, a devastating condition usually discovered too late in patients for effective treatment. Jim Drury reports.

08/09/2016

This is a very interesting video about PD "hacks"
https://youtu.be/Gg5M3J_FHXY

Simple solutions are often best, even when dealing with something as complicated as Parkinson's. In this inspiring talk, Mileha Soneji shares accessible desi...

08/07/2016

When Should You Consult an Attorney About Disability due to Parkinson's?

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/parkinsons-job-when-seek-legal-counsel-dr-paul-short

The employment world changes when a person is diagnosed with a progressive neurological condition such as Parkinson's disease (PD). It is fairly easy to access information sources that weigh in on the

08/02/2016

There are a couple of articles in the August St. Louis APDA newsletter that may be helpful for helping you assess and manage on the job disability:

http://stlapda.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/APDA_newsletter_August-2016_web.pdf