The Love Factor - a Column by Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor

Hope after a deep loss: Reflections on a son’s journey with grief

Caring for my father as he battled Parkinson’s disease was fraught with challenges, but nothing prepared me for the devastating blow of losing him since my last column. In the wake of his passing, I found myself thrust into a world of unfathomable sorrow. His collapse a few days…

The ‘love factor’ plays a profound role in Parkinson’s caregiving

Caring for my father, who is battling Parkinson’s disease, has been an emotional journey defined by the unwavering presence of love. In the face of this debilitating condition, every caregiving moment has become a testament to the profound impact of compassion and connection even as the symptoms persist.