Jane Fonda’s Boyfriend
I just learned that Jane Fonda’s boyfriend, record producer Richard Perry, has Parkinson’s disease. She discusses it in a blog she wrote a year ago.
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Parkinson’s Disease
Valerie Harper’s Perspective
AARP Magazine interviewed actress Valerie Harper (who played Rhoda on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”) about her life with terminal brain cancer. Her doctors told her she had only three
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The Wobblies
It’s interesting how Parkinson’s disease affects my balance. When I get dressed in the morning, I challenge myself to do so standing up. When I stand on my left leg, bend
Can’t. Challenge. Not an Issue.
Things I can’t do with my right arm or hand: type (most days). brush the teeth on the right side of my face. I have to nod my head up
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“Enriched Environment”
Apparently, you can thwart the onset or progression of Parkinson’s disease by placing yourself in “enriched environments.” According to the article “‘Enriched Environment’ May Boost Brain Health” (see page 5 in
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My Appearances on the Michael J. Fox Foundation Website
I was mentioned twice in articles for the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s website. 1. One article interviewed me about being out on the job and participating in research trials. 2.
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My Physical Activity
I try to get to the gym or do some other kind of workout 4 or 5 times/week. Soon I’ll install a calendar on this site where I can track
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My Medications
I’m not on Sinemet (carbidopa-levodopa), the main drug for Parkinson’s disease, as my symptoms are still mild. Consequently I don’t have the “on – off” condition of when my meds