Parkinson's Disease: The White Elephant

Parkinson's disease is like a white elephant in the room. Now, I know I just combined two idioms, but let me explain...

Jun 4, 20204 min read

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Parkinson's at 28 Years: The good, the bad, and the ugly; Part 1

It’s been five years since my last post—and as of January 2026, I’ve officially been grousing about Parkinson’s for 28 years . Yes, Parkinson’s and I are still in a relationship, and, if I were on a dating site, I’d have to check the “It’s Complicated” box as the best descriptor of our current status . We’re definitely together, but not exactly on speaking terms. I have found this update (and the fact that it will require 3 - 4 parts) quite difficult to pen for you. The past

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Another Anniversary

I last wrote of my symptoms 3 years ago, and I am surprised how different my PD looks today. Some of my symptoms have improved,

Feb 17, 20216 min read

Parkinson's, Twenty Years

Twenty years is a long time to be sick. I was 29 when my symptoms began, and I found it easy to spend the first 10 years in denial.

Jan 31, 20216 min read

I Made It!

November 25, 2018 - a continuation of my story from 2 years ago. The last three months of my life have been absolutely harrowing. This...

Jan 14, 20216 min read

Excuse Me....What!?!

While stuck in the throngs of heavy traffic on the way back to her dorm one last time to drop her off..

Jan 1, 20215 min read

Hi! My name is Elaine Olson and I'd like to welcome you to my blog! I'm a wife of 30 years, a mother to 5 girls, and a retired veterinarian; I consider these to be my greatest accomplishments, especially considering I have spent the past 22 years living with Parkinson's Disease.

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Meet our 10-year-old cat, Nelson, the defender and protector of our homestead. He is bigger than the average cat, which is really only a problem when it comes to trimming his nails. He has a soft spot in his heart for our little female kitty Fearn and will go all out to protect her.

Exercise is great for people with Parkinson's. PDNextSteps is a gym with workouts designed specifically for people with Parkinson's and are easily adapted to each individual's capabilities! I have personally participated in this program and would love to give you some more information!