“The last thing they need is to feel like a zoo exhibit when they step out of their front door.”
This is what Professor David Burn, clinical director of the charity Parkinson’s UK had to say of his patients. The BBC News health page (a fantastic source of current health-related stories) also reported the charity’s chief executive Steve Ford as saying:
“We certainly don’t expect people to be experts in knowing whether or not the person taking a little longer at the till, or looking unsteady on their feet is living with Parkinson’s. “But by signing up to our new campaign with a small pledge – to smile or be that bit more patient – you can have a real impact on the lives of people with Parkinson’s.” So this week’s #TOTW is:
*VIDEO* (<3mins) #Parkinson‘s sufferers can ‘experience public rudeness’ #EducateYourself @ParkinsonsUK @bbchealth http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-32351685 …
So go on, check out this short video and see if there is anything you can learn about Parkinson’s.
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Ben 🙂
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