We opened the door to a chilly cellar that ran the length of the house and descended into the half-finished basement. A musty scent filled the air. It was a portal opening into a 1970s weightlifting gym lit by a 24-inch basement window. My dad, Jack, had been a weightlifter…
The Faulty Life Switch
—Susan Poalin
Susan is a caregiver whose father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She is also a health education advocate living in New Jersey. Through her writing, Susan highlights the power of resilience, humor, and drive.
The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease threw open soul-searching questions in my dad, Jack, that I was unaware of. However, his probing became apparent when I was donating books to the library. My mom gave me a small box from my dad, who was no longer able to read because…
