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How To Navigate Parkinson's Disease As A Couple, Lauren Garcia, Evie Telfer Apr 2022

How To Navigate Parkinson's Disease As A Couple, Lauren Garcia, Evie Telfer

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On the wedding day, two partners lovingly say "I do" to being a faithful spouse "in sickness and in health." As you know, fulfilling those vows is easier said than done. Navigating Parkinson's Disease (PD) as a couple will engage all of those coping skills, lessons, and more learned from challenges you've faced already. If you or your spouse has been diagnosed with PD, consider these tips for maintaining a healthy and thriving marriage.