My life with Parkinson's Disease
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Jeremy Likness
- Oct 1
- 4 min
17,541 Days
I just turned 48. These are my reflections on how my life has changed and the magical gift I received on a remote island near Canada.
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Jeremy Likness
- Sep 11
- 8 min
No time to tame time
A look at my experiences with work, astrophotography, and Parkinson's Disease over the past several months.
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Jeremy Likness
- May 14
- 5 min
Assistive Technology at and by Microsoft
I had the chance to use Microsoft's adaptive accessories, including a special mouse and "super button." This is my review.
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Jeremy Likness
- Apr 29
- 6 min
PD is not welcome here
Everyone's PD journey is different. For Parkinson's Awareness month, I share some common symptoms, how they affect me and what I'm doing.
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Jeremy Likness
- Jan 17
- 4 min
The Burpee Bootcamp Rap Update
What do burpees, bootcamps, and raps have in common? I've been involved with all three and these are my updates!
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Jeremy Likness
- Dec 28, 2021
- 6 min
2021: Mixed Reviews
A look back at how I did with my 2021 goals, and a look forward at how I will grow in 2022.
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Jeremy Likness
- Dec 17, 2021
- 1 min
You, Me, and PD S1E5: Grief and Loss
This season 1 closer is the story of cancer, loss of loved ones, and dealing with grief in the face of diagnosis during a global pandemic.
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Jeremy Likness
- Nov 29, 2021
- 1 min
You, Me, and PD S1E4: Facing the Music
David shares the story of hiding his symptoms, a key moment when he had to face reality, the shock of his diagnosis, and a hidden blessing
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Jeremy Likness
- Oct 23, 2021
- 7 min
Parkinson's Disease and Assistive Technology
Jeremy reviews assistive technology, including foot pedals for mouse clicks, a head tracker to move the mouse, and voice dictation software.
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Jeremy Likness
- Oct 20, 2021
- 4 min
Hello, I have Young Onset Parkinson's Disease
A guide to understanding what Parkinson's Disease is and how to best collaborate with me
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Jeremy Likness
- Oct 3, 2021
- 5 min
Special 47th Birthday Edition
A recap of overcoming some Parkinson's issues with special equipment, hiking the Pacific Northwest, and deep sky pictures with no telescope!
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Jeremy Likness
- Sep 6, 2021
- 3 min
The Blood Moon
An update on PD symptoms, my workouts, hobbies, and adventures with friends and family.
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Jeremy Likness
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
Seasons Change, and so do Meds
About my recent switch to reduce ropinirole and add carbidopa-levodopa to the mix.
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Jeremy Likness
- Aug 7, 2021
- 5 min
A Rockstar Rests
In 2017 I was in the middle of a major life transition. I accepted a dream job at Microsoft and was contemplating a cross-country move...
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Jeremy Likness
- Jun 15, 2021
- 4 min
A Little Spaced Out
An update on symptoms, a short trip to Oregon, a new way to observe space and other news.
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Jeremy Likness
- May 28, 2021
- 1 min
You, Me, and PD S1E3: The Next Generation
What's it like to find out that a loved one like your own dad was just diagnosed with PD? In this episode, I am joined by a very special...
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Jeremy Likness
- May 16, 2021
- 6 min
Facing the Flywheel
Life is full of ups and downs. It's usually better if those happen in the form of burpees.
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Jeremy Likness
- Apr 15, 2021
- 1 min
You, Me, and PD S1E2: A Time for Change
After receiving his diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson's Disease, Jeremy Likness and his wife and care partner Doreen had to make changes...
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