During this episode, we talked to five people, Michael S. Fitts, Allyson Kinney, Michael Fahning, Gerrie Blavat, and Brian Reedy, who are living alone with Parkinson’s, some by choice and others not. They shared their stories and offered ideas and advice on how to live alone and well with Parkinson’s.
Topics discussed include:
- Why are you living alone with Parkinson's?
- How does a service dog help in living alone with Parkinson's?
- What is the hardest part of living alone with Parkinson's?
- Finding more important things to worry about
- Accepting your limits while living alone with Parkinson's
- What different tools make living alone with Parkinson's easier?
- How to get around when you physically can't drive
and more. We hope you enjoy!
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Addtional Resources:
Advances Directives and Parkinson’s
How Service Dogs Can Support People With Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Nutrition and Living Well
Life With Dempsey, My Parkinson’s Service Dog
Keep ON Moving – A New Online Parkinson’s Exercise Program
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