Rock Steady Boxing St. Albans

09/25/2025

08/23/2025

A really great article about cognitive issues.

https://www.parkinson.org/blog/awareness/10-facts-cognitive-change?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAAAGRrvW-scBHjF8GcdvELC0TOvkhXJ-JEEDEYKGtgAsfouOAJGNazZqfgjrsOicP2V4T9a7_aem_fmn-d18Cp4-QOVscLQF2rQ&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=6900801383071&utm_content=6900801383271&utm_term=6900801382871&utm_campaign=6900801383071

There is a lot to know about Parkinson's disease. Learn about symptoms, how it is diagnosed and what treatment options are available.

08/21/2025

You may have noticed that some people with Parkinson’s seem to stare or look fixedly ahead. This can sometimes be misunderstood, but it’s usually a symptom of the condition, not the person.

Parkinson’s affects movement, muscles, and the way signals travel in the brain. This can lead to changes in facial expressions and eye movement:

Reduced blinking (often called “Parkinson’s mask”): The face may look still, serious, or expressionless. To others, this can appear like staring.

Difficulty shifting eye movement: Parkinson’s can affect the muscles that control the eyes, making it harder to look quickly from side to side or up and down.

Concentration and fatigue: Living with Parkinson’s means everyday tasks often take more focus and energy. Someone may appear to stare when they are actually concentrating or simply tired.

It’s important to remember that this “stare” is not rudeness, disinterest, or lack of emotion. People with Parkinson’s feel the same emotions as anyone else, it’s just that their facial muscles and eye movements don’t always show it.

At Parkinsons.Me, we encourage friends, families, and communities to see beyond the stare. Look for the words, the feelings, and the person behind it. By understanding these symptoms, we can replace misunderstanding with empathy.

Parkinsons.Me supports families affected by Parkinsons Disease in Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Our goal is to help families find positive ways of living with Parkinsons by helping each other and taking part in community events.

05/06/2025

Another great workout at RSB St ALBANS!!

04/02/2025

Wow! This could be a game changer!!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FonFvVJvX/

02/04/2025

Our Rock Steady Boxing class had visitors from the UVM doctoral PT program. Big shout out to Mark and Han for teaching us some new tricks!

11/19/2024

We are rocking it at RSB St Albans!

11/17/2024

For most people with Parkinson’s, tremor is not debilitating. However, a tremor is annoying. It also attracts attention, so many people tend to keep their bad hand in a pocket, or sit on it during conferences. Since it disappears with movement, it turns out that tremor does not interfere severely with activities of daily living.

Read more about tremors on our website: http://apda.link/Tremor