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Real Talk from Women Living with Parkinson’s
Manage episode 417162471 series 2456444
In this raw and emotional conversation, four women with Parkinson’s living in four different countries discuss the challenges faced because of delayed diagnosis, hormonal changes, lack of information and treatment, research inequity and gender biases. They share how they live better with the disease by advocating for themselves with their health care team and how they empower other women through awareness and activism.
Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your network. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0
Connect with other women who share your experiences with Parkinson’s. The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Buddy Network is a free, online platform that helps you find new connections, access educational resources and engage in important dialogue. Join our community today at parkinsonsbuddynetwork.org.
The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.
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August is Make-A-Will Month, which serves as a reminder of the importance of creating and updating your will. Use this moment to take control of your future and ensure your wishes are respected. Visit michaeljfox.org/plan to learn more and get started.
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Manage episode 417162471 series 2456444
In this raw and emotional conversation, four women with Parkinson’s living in four different countries discuss the challenges faced because of delayed diagnosis, hormonal changes, lack of information and treatment, research inequity and gender biases. They share how they live better with the disease by advocating for themselves with their health care team and how they empower other women through awareness and activism.
Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your network. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0
Connect with other women who share your experiences with Parkinson’s. The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Buddy Network is a free, online platform that helps you find new connections, access educational resources and engage in important dialogue. Join our community today at parkinsonsbuddynetwork.org.
The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.
Mentioned in this episode:
August is Make-A-Will Month, which serves as a reminder of the importance of creating and updating your will. Use this moment to take control of your future and ensure your wishes are respected. Visit michaeljfox.org/plan to learn more and get started.
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