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February 3, 2021 Columns by Mary Beth Skylis

My Dad’s Parkinson’s Progression Reminds Me of Benjamin Button

When we’re born into this world, it takes us about seven months to sit up for the first time. It takes about a year to learn how to walk. The learning process is long and difficult, and riddled with unsuccessful attempts and blunders along the way. The act of walking…

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