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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.

Jeremy Likness
Dec 17, 20211 min read
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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

Jeremy Likness
Nov 29, 20211 min read
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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.

Jeremy Likness
Oct 23, 20217 min read
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Hello, I have Young Onset Parkinson's Disease
A guide to understanding what Parkinson's Disease is and how to best collaborate with me

Jeremy Likness
Oct 20, 20214 min read
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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!

Jeremy Likness
Oct 3, 20215 min read
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The Blood Moon
An update on PD symptoms, my workouts, hobbies, and adventures with friends and family.

Jeremy Likness
Sep 6, 20213 min read
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Seasons Change, and so do Meds
About my recent switch to reduce ropinirole and add carbidopa-levodopa to the mix.

Jeremy Likness
Aug 10, 20213 min read
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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...

Jeremy Likness
Aug 7, 20215 min read
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A Little Spaced Out
An update on symptoms, a short trip to Oregon, a new way to observe space and other news.

Jeremy Likness
Jun 15, 20214 min read
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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...

Jeremy Likness
May 28, 20211 min read
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Facing the Flywheel
Life is full of ups and downs. It's usually better if those happen in the form of burpees.

Jeremy Likness
May 16, 20216 min read
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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...

Jeremy Likness
Apr 15, 20211 min read
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Introducing the Fabulous Misses Pepper
A quick recap of my latest status with Parkinson's disease, introducing our new pet named "Pepper" and sharing some astrophotography.

Jeremy Likness
Apr 9, 202110 min read
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Introducing the You, Me, and PD Podcast
A new podcast about Parkinson's Disease that focuses on the experience from the perspective of both the person with PD and their caregiver.

Jeremy Likness
Mar 15, 20211 min read
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It's My Anniversary!
Reflections of my first year after being diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease.

Jeremy Likness
Mar 13, 20215 min read
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The Balancing Act
I just finished another round of exercise. In this post I share what goals I met, how I got there, what's next and a little astrophotography

Jeremy Likness
Jan 19, 20216 min read
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What I Left Behind
How a plant-based diet has transformed my health with hard evidence from medical labs that track my lipid panels over several years.

Jeremy Likness
Jan 3, 20218 min read
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2020 Couldn't Shake Me
Despite a global pandemic, a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis and losing loved ones, 2020 was still a year to be thankful for because...

Jeremy Likness
Dec 26, 20208 min read
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Pleased to Meet You!
I started this blog in early 2020 shortly after my diagnosis of adult onset Parkinson's Disease. If you haven't read my original story,...

Jeremy Likness
Nov 28, 20202 min read
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My Top 5 Quest 2 VR Fitness Game Picks for Parkinson's Disease
Here are my top picks for burning calories while having fun in VR. Some of these titles may even challenge you mind and improve PD symptoms.

Jeremy Likness
Nov 20, 202015 min read
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