Inspired by her grandmother’s experience of living with Parkinson’s disease, Alexandra has decided to help find a cure and shares her experience and tips.
Meet Olivette Mikolajczak, a DPC volunteer and keen golfer. Together with her golf club she is organising a charity day in support of the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity this September.
Meet Donatienne Laurent Josi, a volunteer with the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity, who is encouraging people to support Parkinson’s research by buying olive oil from her Mas du Juge olive grove.
Kristien was 12 when her mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She gives a touching account of the impact this neurodegenerative disease has had on her, her mother and their relationship.
Bernard and wife Sandra enjoy travelling, going to the theatre and concerts but his unpredictable Parkinson’s symptoms make them anxious and keep them home.