Author Archives: BNS Staff

Photo courtesy of Ann Perkins Day 30 of 30 This is Ann Perkins’ story: Yes, I did all the stuff suggested. I retired and got less stressed. I sleep well. I take all the meds — carbidopa/levodopa, amantadine, and supplements — that are officially found…

Photo courtesy of Anthony Salas Day 29 of 30 This is Anthony Salas’ story: On Monday, June 22, 2015, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. It was definitely a shock, although I should have suspected it, given my loss of smell and taste, the shuffling when…

Photo courtesy of Cheryl Hughes Day 28 of 30 This is Cheryl Hughes’ story: There are two significant things you should know about me: I have absolutely no medical training, and I have cared for my husband, who has Parkinson’s, for the last 22 years. During that…

Photo courtesy of Geoff Evans Day 27 of 30 This is Geoff Evans’ story: “You have Parkinson’s. The good news is you will not die of Parkinson’s. However, you will die with it,” she said. “That’s great,” I said. “Why?”…

Photo courtesy of Twila Yoder Day 26 of 30 This is Twila Yoder’s story: My name is Twila Yoder. In January 2020, at 50 years old, I responded positively to treatment with levodopa, so that makes me rather new to this scene. With a history…

Photo courtesy of Rob Warner Day 25 of 30 This is Rob Warner’s story: I was 33 with a wife and four kids when I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. In college, I had gained a lot of weight due to inactivity so, after graduation, I…

Photo courtesy of Chris Duffy Day 24 of 30 This is Chris Duffy’s story: I’ve been diagnosed nearly three years so cannot claim to be an expert — but I have used my time constructively, trying to gain as much information from other sufferers as…

Photo courtesy of Adrian Hobden Day 23 of 30 This is Adrian Hobden’s story: My father-in-law, Derrick, died from Parkinson’s — at least that’s what the death certificate said. He had respiratory problems all his life so attributing his death to one thing alone is…

Photo courtesy of Ginger Freund Day 22 of 30 This is Ginger Freund’s story: My husband, Spencer Freund, was an extraordinary and gifted man who exemplified all that is good in people. He left an indelible mark in his career that has enhanced our lives,…

Photo courtesy of Jack Waller Day 21 of 30 This is Jack Waller’s story: My name is Jack, and I am dedicated to my husband, Ken, and every other Nova Scotian affected by Parkinson’s.  Eleven…