Biography

Name

Doug McGufficke

Nickname

doug-mcgufficke

Year of Birth

1940

Gender

Male

Location

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I am 80 years of age; male; married with my wife being my carer also! Studied at Sydney Teachers’ College! Married in 1983! Two children. Moved to Oregon USA – studied Physical Education; moved to Eugene, Oregon (Oregon University) & completed BA – PE & Recreation & MA in Counselling Psychology, Studied & worked as Swimming Coach! Returned to Australia in 1976! Worked as School Counsellor & Swim Coach; moved to Darwin – 1980 till 2000 … counsellor, swim coach, school principal, sports psychologist! Moved to Sunshine Coast, Queensland – 2000! Private practice Psychologist till 2008! Retired because could not remember psychological models, practices and theory! Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2012! Been involved with Parkinson’s Support Groups! Registered with a number of Parkinson’s Groups – mainly FaceBook!! Bodily injuries over the years has, in conjunction with Parkinson’s bradykinesia, reduced my bodily strength, flexibility and movement! I was a senior triathlete – I can no longer, swim, bicycle ride or run (jog)! My first wife & I divorced in 1985; I married my second wife in 1987! She is, now, my carer!!

 

 

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

8 years since diagnosis; but obvious signs 3/4 years earlier!!

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