http://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66 Being a former refugee of war and avid gay man whom was recently bed ridden at age 40 and then diagnosed with Parkinson Disease for me Freedom is life. The disease has kept me sheltered and afraid, but over the years, I found the courage to be the man I am today. Although I'm not cured, I still feel free and independent; this new existence equips me with prospect to make a difference in the lives of others. Each day I embody the positive and negative phases of this disease, I will not limit myself and for this, freedom for me is to live and enjoy life despite my physical limitations. DK I am in my early 40's a Blatino man who was diagnosed with Parkinson Disease in 2012. Day-to-day when I wake-up life becomes a learning experience. I am never sure how strong I will be that day, one can never plan and I’m face with many physical challenges. I work to adjust to these and conquering utmost. Everyday I work toward becoming more independent and my ultimate goal to have a secure a gratifying future for myself. DK enCopyright Darren D-K (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 04:45:00 GMTThu, 13 Mar 2014 13:00:00 GMTLifestyleBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/c910a791-8d5b-46ab-87ac-14c6030c9b5b_1374756_10151984163580774_893633255_n.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66 Being a former refugee of war and avid gay man whom was recently bed ridden at age 40 and then diagnosed with Parkinson Disease for me Freedom is life. The disease has kept me sheltered and afraid, but over the years, I found the courage to be the man I am today. Although I'm not cured, I still feel free and independent; this new existence equips me with prospect to make a difference in the lives of others. Each day I embody the positive and negative phases of this disease, I will not limit myself and for this, freedom for me is to live and enjoy life despite my physical limitations. DK I am in my early 40's a Blatino man who was diagnosed with Parkinson Disease in 2012. Day-to-day when I wake-up life becomes a learning experience. I am never sure how strong I will be that day, one can never plan and I’m face with many physical challenges. I work to adjust to these and conquering utmost. Everyday I work toward becoming more independent and my ultimate goal to have a secure a gratifying future for myself. DK feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comlifestyle,parkinson diseaseYoung active and disablenoBeing a former refugee of war and avid gay man whom was recently bed ridden at age 40 and then diagnosed with Parkinson Disease for me Freedom is life. The depisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/03/13/the-importance-of-living-a-healthy-lifestyle-when-living-with-pdLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/03/13/the-importance-of-living-a-healthy-lifestyle-when-living-with-pd/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/03/13/the-importance-of-living-a-healthy-lifestyle-when-living-with-pdThu, 13 Mar 2014 13:00:00 GMTThe importance of living a healthy lifestyle when living with PDIt's very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. My nutrition plan includes a Mediterranean like cuisine, drinking lots of water, avoiding protein in the morning that might delay the medication reaction. And of course staying active, physically and psychologically, live life to the fullest. In addition its very important not to live in isolation, go out mingle, socialize, meet friends, party, but in between get adequate rest.   00:14:00Young active and disablenoParkinson Disease,Lifestyle,limited mobilityIt's very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. My nutrition plan includes a Mediterranean like cuisine, drinking lots of water, avoiding protein in the mohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/03/06/getting-back-on-trackLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/03/06/getting-back-on-track/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/03/06/getting-back-on-trackThu, 06 Mar 2014 15:30:00 GMTGetting back on trackAfter being away from the work force for almost three years it is time to try as see if I can get back in the groove. I can only do three or four hours per day at my own pace. Yet its not that easy I have no discipline, I get up whenever, no real schedule ,etc. LOL 00:13:00Young active and disablenoAfter being away from the work force for almost three years it is time to try as see if I can get back in the groove. I can only do three or four hours per dayhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/02/28/a-week-to-remember-or-notLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/02/28/a-week-to-remember-or-not/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/02/28/a-week-to-remember-or-notFri, 28 Feb 2014 13:00:00 GMTA Week to remember or not? So many things has happen this week that I can hardly remember each and everyone. Do you remember everything that has happen to you this week? I don't think its my maturing mind or my P. disease, its the lifestyle! What are your thoughts on this? 00:15:00Young active and disablenoSo many things has happen this week that I can hardly remember each and everyone. Do you remember everything that has happen to you this week? I don't think ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/02/16/treatment-at-the-airport-va-banks-groceries-ups-and-other-businessesHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/02/16/treatment-at-the-airport-va-banks-groceries-ups-and-other-businesses/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/02/16/treatment-at-the-airport-va-banks-groceries-ups-and-other-businessesSun, 16 Feb 2014 15:00:00 GMTTreatment at the airport, VA, Banks, groceries, UPS and other businessesDiscrimination, sensitiveness & acceptance where to draw the line? 00:14:00Young active and disablenoDiscrimination, sensitiveness & acceptance where to draw the line?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/01/06/ao-nuevo-y-an-as-hacer-frente-a-viejos-problemasHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/01/06/ao-nuevo-y-an-as-hacer-frente-a-viejos-problemas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/01/06/ao-nuevo-y-an-as-hacer-frente-a-viejos-problemasMon, 06 Jan 2014 13:30:00 GMTAño nuevo y aún así hacer frente a viejos problemasNuevos principios y nuevas resoluciones, sin embargo, problemas de siempre se transfieren . Este es el año en que mi juicios se llevará a cabo, el primero debiendo acreditar a los Beneficios del seguro social SSI B. Ahi tendre que asegurar al juez que estoy realmente enfermo. El segundo estoy solicitando el máximo porcentaje de VA, ya que, un nuevo reglamento , que entrará en vigor el 17 de enero de 2014, esta en mi favor.  Darren DK 00:15:00Young active and disablenoNuevos principios y nuevas resoluciones, sin embargo, problemas de siempre se transfieren . Este es el año en que mi juicios se llevará a cabo, el primero debiehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/01/06/new-year-resolutions-new-beginning-yet-same-old-problemsHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/01/06/new-year-resolutions-new-beginning-yet-same-old-problems/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/01/06/new-year-resolutions-new-beginning-yet-same-old-problemsMon, 06 Jan 2014 00:30:00 GMTNew year resolutions, new beginning yet same old problemsNew beginning new resolutions, yet same old problems are carry over. This is the year where my court case will take place, having to prove to the SSI Bemefits, that I am actually ill. I have to prove that I have Young on set Parkinson Disease and I am unable to work due to my condtion. Also, I am requesting the Maximum % from VA, because "A new regulation, which takes effect on 17 January, 2014. Which will impacts Veterans living with TBI who also have Parkinson’s disease, and certain types of dementia, depression, unprovoked seizures, certain diseases of the hypothalamus and pituitary glands. The new regulations in the Federal Register say that if certain Veterans with service-connected TBI also have one of the five illnesses, then the second illness will also be considered as service connected for the calculation of VA disability compensation. Eligibility for expanded benefits will depend upon the severity of the TBI and the time between the injury causing the TBI and the onset of the second illness. However, Veterans can still file a claim to establish direct service-connection for these ailments even if they do not meet the time and severity standards in the new regulation. The published final rule was available Dec. 17 at http://www.regulations.gov. Information about VA and DoD programs for brain injury and related research is available at www.dvbic.org. Information about VA's programs for Gulf War Veterans is available at www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/hazardous_exposures.asp. Darren D-K   00:14:00Young active and disablenoNew beginning new resolutions, yet same old problems are carry over. This is the year where my court case will take place, having to prove to the SSI Bemefits,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/01/05/new-year-yet-still-dealing-with-old-problemsHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/01/05/new-year-yet-still-dealing-with-old-problems/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2014/01/05/new-year-yet-still-dealing-with-old-problemsSun, 05 Jan 2014 23:00:00 GMTNew Year yet still dealing with old problemsNew begining new resolutions, yet same old problems are carry over. This is the year where my court case will take place, having to prove to the SSI Bemefits, that I am actually ill. I have to prove that I have Young on set Parkinson Disease and I am anable to work due to my condtion. Also I am requesting the Maximum % from VA, because "A new regulation, which takes effect on 17 January, 2014. Which will impacts Veterans living with TBI who also have Parkinson’s disease, and certain types of dementia, depression, unprovoked seizures or certain diseases of the hypothalamus and pituitary glands. The new regulations in the Federal Register say that if certain Veterans with service-connected TBI also have one of the five illnesses, then the second illness will also be considered as service connected for the calculation of VA disability compensation. Eligibility for expanded benefits will depend upon the severity of the TBI and the time between the injury causing the TBI and the onset of the second illness. However, Veterans can still file a claim to establish direct service-connection for these ailments even if they do not meet the time and severity standards in the new regulation. The published final rule was available Dec. 17 at http://www.regulations.gov. Information about VA and DoD programs for brain injury and related research is available at www.dvbic.org. Information about VA's programs for Gulf War Veterans is available at www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/hazardous_exposures.asp. Darren D-K   00:02:00Young active and disablenoNew begining new resolutions, yet same old problems are carry over. This is the year where my court case will take place, having to prove to the SSI Bemefits, thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2013/12/27/holiday-spiritHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2013/12/27/holiday-spirit/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2013/12/27/holiday-spiritFri, 27 Dec 2013 19:30:00 GMTHoliday SpiritvVsiting friends and relatives 00:15:00Young active and disablenovVsiting friends and relativeshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2013/12/15/movingHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2013/12/15/moving/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2013/12/15/movingSun, 15 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMTMovingSupportive family and friends 00:14:00Young active and disablenoSupportive family and friendshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2013/11/24/youth-and-beautyHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2013/11/24/youth-and-beauty/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2013/11/24/youth-and-beautySun, 24 Nov 2013 15:30:00 GMTYouth and Beautyfirst show 00:15:00Young active and disablenofirst showhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2013/11/24/having-parkinson-disease-40-yrs-oldHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2013/11/24/having-parkinson-disease-40-yrs-old/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/shine66/2013/11/24/having-parkinson-disease-40-yrs-oldSun, 24 Nov 2013 15:00:00 GMTHaving Parkinson Disease @ 40 yrs old.Living with Parkinson at 41 yrs old trying to deal with the many issues, jobs, government help, SSB at this age, trying to be independent and succesful. 00:02:00Young active and disablenoLiving with Parkinson at 41 yrs old trying to deal with the many issues, jobs, government help, SSB at this age, trying to be independent and succesful.