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Words of wisdom for living well with Parkinson’s disease

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This firsthand account demonstrates how deep brain stimulation combined with regular physical activity and social engagement can help people with Parkinson's disease maintain quality of life and independence.

A person with Parkinson's disease shares their experience living well with the condition after receiving deep brain stimulation surgery. They started a weekly walking group three years ago to stay active and connected with others. The article focuses on practical tips and lifestyle strategies for managing Parkinson's disease day-to-day.

On Monday nights, I am always busy on my computer — often working on this column and sending out reminder emails to my Tuesday walking group. I started this group about three years ago, a couple years after I’d had deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease. These emails provide basic information about the event: We […] The post Words of wisdom for living well with Parkinson’s disease appeared first on Parkinson's News Today .

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