Bringing Parkinson’s awareness to underserved rural communities
Since my father’s passing last year, I’ve continued to reflect not only on the pain of loss (which has begun to subside), but also on the many hidden realities we faced during his…
The Love Factor — Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor
Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor is a seasoned petroleum engineer from southeast Nigeria. Known for his unique blending of technical proficiency and empathetic dedication, Chukwuemeka serves as a columnist at Bionews. In alignment with Bionews’s mission to educate, inspire, and empower individuals facing rare diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, he endeavors to provide insightful perspectives. Beyond the engineering realm, he channels his passion for supporting the vulnerable into the written word, a love nurtured through the hobby of writing and reading news.
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My father’s Parkinson’s symptoms worsened after his retirement
March 3 marked one year since my father passed away. As I reflect on his journey, I realize how much his retirement contributed to the worsening of his Parkinson’s symptoms. In hindsight, I…
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Discovering the role of support networks in Parkinson’s care
Every time I enter the password on my laptop to begin writing a column, I’m hit with a powerful wave of emotions. There’s a sense of fulfillment — a chance to reflect on my…
As family caregivers, our greatest asset was love for our father
Growing up as part of a large family of eight children, we were shaped by the same parenting principles, church values, and largely similar educational experiences. As we grew older, however, our individual personalities…
How Parkinson’s dementia affected my father’s care and finances
My father passed away in March after a long and challenging battle with Parkinson’s disease. His journey through this illness was marked by the gradual erosion of the man we once knew —…
Hope after a deep loss: Reflections on a son’s journey with grief
Caring for my father as he battled Parkinson’s disease was fraught with challenges, but nothing prepared me for the devastating blow of losing him since my last column. In the wake of his…
The ‘love factor’ plays a profound role in Parkinson’s caregiving
Caring for my father, who is battling Parkinson’s disease, has been an emotional journey defined by the unwavering presence of love. In the face of this debilitating condition, every caregiving moment has become…
