Short Bio |
Diagnosed 2008 at age 47; Main symptoms were gait impaired (freezing, shuffling), speech (soft voice, slurring, word finding), slow movements, stiffness/rigidity, restless leg – BUT NO TREMOR; treatments and therapies include LSVT BIG, Parkinson Voice Project Speak Out and Loud Crowd therapy protocols, boxing at Tribe Wellness, exercise, non-PD groups for social, spiritual and emotional support; husband, father, grandfather; worked in financial services industry and public acctg and owned/operated a small business; Advocate for Parkinson Voice Project
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How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PD? |
11 years diagnosis, but symptoms were apparent for 2-3 prior
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