When Davis Phinney was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 40, he and his wife, Connie Carpenter Phinney, began a new journey together. In this video, they discuss several steps of that journey: sharing the news with their children; building their care team; asking for and accepting help; maintaining a sense of humor; finding joy; showing gratitude, patience, and kindness; staying active and positive; and more.
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Resources discussed in this episode
What to Do with Apathy…as a Parkinson’s Care Partner
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