Living Alone with Parkinson's

With Gerrie Blavat, Michael Fahning, Michael S. Fitts, Allyson Kinney, and Brian Reedy

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This webinar was recorded live on May 18, 2021.

Living alone while living with Parkinson’s can be a blessing or a curse. Some people love their independence and love being able to direct their days all on their own. For some, not having a live-in care partner, family member, or roommate is lonely and a hardship.

During this webinar, we talked with five people 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.

Your Panelists for the Webinar

Gerrie Blavat
Gerrie Blavat
Geraldine is living with Parkinson's and helps newly diagnosed women adjust to their Parkinson’s diagnosis and become empowered to plan for the future.  
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Michael Fahning

Michael is a Davis Phinney Foundation Ambassador from Chaska, MN. Learn more about him here.

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Michael S. Fitts
Michael is the assistant dean for user access and diversity at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. 
Allyson Kinney

Allyson is a Davis Phinney Foundation Ambassador from Branford, CT. Learn more about her here.

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Brian Reedy

Brian is a Davis Phinney Foundation Ambassador from Carson City, NV. Learn more about him here.

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