Your life does change after you are diagnosed with a condition like Parkinson's Disease. It affects your day to day activities, your social engagements, your mental health. But what if you change your approach to life after Parkinson's Disease?
Dr. Shanthipriya was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at age 36; Rajeev Gupta at 51 and Pramesh Ratnakar at 54. Each of them has developed a unique approach to living life as they deal with the effects of the condition.Apart from Parkinsons, all of them have also published books.
These phenomenal patient advocates joined us on 10th April on the eve of World Parkinson's Day to speak about their journeys with Parkinsons and how it transformed their lives. Very illuminating and insightful session which will inform and help persons with Parkinsons and their caregivers.
Dr Shanthipriya, 47 is a YOPD warrior and consultant ophthalmologist. Devastated when diagnosed with early Parkinson’s, it took her 7 years to publicly acknowledge her condition. But she DID. She picked up the pieces, moved forward and started the SAAR foundation to reach out to other people with neurological issues. She has also written a book and is a vocal patient advocate.
Read more here: I rediscovered myself when I accepted Parkinson's
Pramesh Ratnakar, a professor of literature rediscovered his love for sports. He shares his approach of treating Parkinson's as a game.
Check out this short video here : Fighting Life, Fighting Parkinson's
Rajeev Gupta, an Engineer who was diagnosed with Parkinson's and was unsure about talking about his condition but then he wrote a book on his journey with Parkinson's
Read more here: My Journey with Parkinson's
