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I agree, Cynthia. My kitty is the best little companion on good days and bad. I’m so grateful for his unconditional love.

Hi Marlene, Zach sounds like a character! What a wonderful little guy. I also love that you’re a shelter volunteer. That must be so rewarding and fun. When I have more time, I would also like to volunteer at a local shelter. Does Zach mind when you come home smelling like other cats? (Asking because I have a kitty, too.)

Hi Terry, thank you for sharing. I’m like you — I prefer to be busy and productive if possible. Do you expect to be working 3 days/week for the foreseeable future or do you think you will need to reduce the amount you work further? Do you have any advice for others who may be thinking about reducing their working hours?

Thank you for sharing, Bill. How did your colleagues respond when you shared your diagnosis? Do you have any advice for others who want to open up about PD to folks at work?

Thanks for sharing, Judy. May I ask what kind of work your husband currently does? Are his plans for retirement related to his role (e.g., consulting in his field) or does he want to try something else?

How has providing care for your husband impacted your ability to work?

Thanks for replying, Terri. I have had 3 doses so far and I will probably get a 4th dose soon. I’m thinking it’s like the flu vaccine, which you need annually for it to be effective.

Hi Linda, thank you for sharing. I hope that your son manages to avoid being diagnosed with PD, but I suppose only time will tell. Wondering if, in addition to the health information 23 and Me provided you, you have found any long lost relatives and what that has been like for you if you have.

Rola, I’m sorry for the late reply but I wanted to say thank you for sharing your story and the Foster Plus resource. I hope others find it helpful, too. Your aunt is blessed to have your love and care!

Hi Rick, I couldn’t agree more! Pets have so much to offer!

Bud, this story warmed my heart. Thank you so much for sharing about your boy Frank. He sounds absolutely wonderful and I am so happy you have such an strong and healing bond with each other. 🙂

Hi Barbara, thanks for writing! Is it true that Siamese cats are very talkative?

Hi Jeffery, Australian shepherds are such fun dogs! They have a lot of energy. Sounds like yours adds a lot of that to your daily life! 🙂

Hi Mike, I remember meeting one of your cats when we chatted a few months ago! He was so cute! I love cats and I have a big orange fluff ball of my own called Alesso. 🙂 He also likes to keep life interesting!

Thank you for responding, Patricia. Are you interested in being part of any research into this idea?

Diana, I hadn’t heard about the potential connection between PD and allergies. Thank you for sharing. Have you talked to your doctor about this?

Hi Ken, thank you for sharing your experience. I think you make a very good point about the overall environment of our modern world. I wonder what people 50-100 years from now will think of how we lived!

Ravindra, thank you for sharing. I’m noticing a trend with these replies, from you and others on this discussion topic… stress may be a huge contributing factor. The literally toxic environment you worked in surely can’t have helped matters either.