Living with Parkinson’s Archives

Never Say Never: Patrick’s experience of Deep Brain Stimulation. In his own words.

14 September 2026 - Living with Parkinson’s

Patrick Demoucelle had long resisted having Deep Brain Stimulation as a treatment for his Parkinson’s disease. But he changed his mind. Find out why and how the procedure has impacted him.

Living with Parkinson’s: practicing “active acceptance”: Valérie reveals why she supports research

Diagnosed at the age of 44, Valérie Demaré chose to make her illness a driving force rather than a hindrance. She shares how she approaches her illness, what gives her hope and what gives her courage.

Living with Parkinson’s: Don’t wait for ‘later’. Live life now

9 September 2025 - Living with Parkinson’s

Kathleen recently completed the ‘Camino’ raising funds for Parkinson’s research. Discover how she approaches life with Parkinson’s disease and her advice for those that are newly diagnosed.

Love, Laughter, and Letting Go: Navigating Advanced Parkinson’s

24 June 2025 - Living with Parkinson’s

Ann Bada-Crema shares her moving account of love and resilience following her husband Robert’s Parkinson’s diagnosis and then his transition into full-time residential care.

Monty Parkinson’s: ‘’Always look on the bright side of life, dada, dada, dada, dada”

24 June 2025 - Living with Parkinson’s

Humour helps Patrick Demoucelle to stay positive despite the challenges of living with Parkinson’s disease. Find out which Monty Python sketch has particularly tickled his funny bone.

YOUNG ONSET PARKINSON’S IS REALLY DIFFERENT — INTERVIEW WITH DR. BART POST

21 May 2025 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s / Living with Parkinson’s / Research

Find out how Young Onset Parkinson’s differs in terms of causes, symptoms, treatments and progression.

Neurology experts write children’s book about Parkinson’s, its symptoms and treatments

6 July 2024 - Living with Parkinson’s

Discover why Deep Brain Stimulation specialists, Alexandra Boogers and Tine Van Bogaert, wanted to explain Parkinson’s to children.

‘I had to learn to listen.’ Anne-Marie shares lessons she has learned since Patrick’s Parkinson’s diagnosis.

30 March 2024 - Living with Parkinson’s

Find out how journaling, boosting her own energy and helping find a cure are just some of the ways Anne-Marie copes with the impact of her husband’s Parkinson’s disease.