quotations about Parkinson's Disease
I am part of a high-profile club. The condition has some celebrity sufferers, including boxer Muhammad Ali and actor Michael J. Fox. Both have had their careers stumped by the condition and while I have never been in the ring or on the big screen, Parkinson's has hit me in the same way.
ELAN SHOFFMAN
"Parkinson's took my voice--now I need to get it back for my daughter's wedding", The Telegraph, March 8, 2016
People with Parkinson's can often mitigate effects by keeping active and engaged in the community. But doing so can be difficult because Parkinson's can make them want to withdraw. This can be a symptom of the disease's main effect on the brain, destruction of dopamine -- a neurotransmitter involved in regulating movement, pleasure and motivation, among other roles. There's a real catch-22 because often you don't feel like getting up and going. It's hard to get started, but the sooner you do and the more you do, the better and easier it will get as time goes on.
JOEL SCHLESINGER
"Camaraderie today, a cure tomorrow", Winnipeg Free Press, March 21, 2016
My way of dealing with Parkinson's is to keep myself busy and ensure my mind is always occupied.
DAVID RILEY
"Sutton Parkinson's sufferer fights disease by staying active", Craven Herald & Pioneer, March 19, 2016
Instead of fighting with Parkinson's and it's debilitating symptoms, patients, and their families are better served to find new ways to live a full life.
AMY DONALDSON
"Olympic cyclist shares his secrets to 'living well' with Parkinson's", Deseret News, February 21, 2016