Bring the Passion! Part A

Here is a first for the podcast: a double episode! Here is Part A. In the first part of Spinning Wheels, Parkinson's Conversations with Jim Here, host Jim Redmond and engineer Mike Loghrin welcome Tamara Boaden, the from the Passion for Parkinson's Foundation in Mississauga, Ontario. Tamara shares her inspiring story of being a caregiver for her husband who has Parkinson's Disease and how this experience led her to be part of the start and continued growth of the Passion for Parkinson's Foundation. Tamara discusses the challenges and rewards of caregiving, as well as the importance of community and exercise in helping people with Parkinson's live their best lives. She also talks about the foundation's mission to source, implement, and fund creative arts and exercise programs for people living with Parkinson's Disease, and how they align with community partners and certified instructors to deliver free arts and exercise programs that help manage the physical, cognitive, and social conditions associated with PD. Join Jim, Mike, and Tamara for an insightful conversation that sheds light on the realities of living with Parkinson's Disease, the power of community support, and the impact of the Passion for Parkinson's Foundation on the lives of those affected by this condition. Interested in more information about the Passion for Parkinson's Foundation? Their website is https://passionforparkinsons.org/ . Spinning Wheels, Parkinson's Conversations with Jim Here is brought to you in part by PD Tea. The healing power of tea applied to Parkinson's. For more information please go to www.pdtea.com. Spinning Wheels, Parkinson's Conversations with Jim Here is hosted by Jim Redmond ([e-mail]) and engineered by Mike Loghrin ([e-mail]).