Biography

Name

Joan Zorza

Nickname

joan-zorza

Year of Birth

1941

Gender

Female

Location

Bowie, MD

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2011, but had symptoms for at least 3 years before that.  I am a retired attorney who practiced in Legal Services representing victims of domestic violence.  In 2012 my husband and I moved to Collington, a Kendal Affiliate, a life care retirement community in Bowie, MD because I had Parkinson’s.  Six months later my husband was diagnosed with MDS, a terminal (in his case) bone marrow cancer.  He died 18 months ago, and I cared for him until his last two weeks, when he went into hospice and our health facility.   I moved 9 months ago from a large cottage to a small apartment, which is much easier for me.  The Parkinson’s Support Group of Bowie, MD, has been of enormous help.

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How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PD?

12 years

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