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Acceptance and Surprises of a Parkinson's Diagnosis, and More

Acceptance and Surprises of a Parkinson's Diagnosis, and More

Update: 2025-04-10

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This episode contains excerpts from the Q and A during our March 2025 Living with Parkinson's Meetup. In this Q and A, the panelists answer questions from the audience about accepting their diagnosis, surprising aspects of living with Parkinson's, posture, exercise, dental care, and young-onset Parkinson's (YOPD).

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Acceptance and Surprises of a Parkinson's Diagnosis, and More

Acceptance and Surprises of a Parkinson's Diagnosis, and More

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