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Long known as a ‘white man’s disease’, the first step to better Parkinson’s disease care in the Black community is to increase awareness
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Shirley Grass ate well, worked out regularly and never had any major health problems. So when she started noticing new aches and pains, she assumed her symptoms were a sign of aging.
Then the shooting pains along the left side of her body lasted longer. Friends commented that she was “walking funny.”
An appointment with her longtime primary physician led to a neurology consult, which led to a DaTscan, an imaging test like an MRI, but focused on the function instead of the structure of the brain.
Black people with Parkinson’s are underdiagnosed, miss treatment
Exercise is key for Parkinson’s relief, but there’s a huge equity gap in programs across the country, researchers say. Full story here.
In Her Own Words
Carlie, led one of the largest Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s teams to support her dad and said he never wanted to draw attention to himself or his Parkinson’s. Watch Carlie’s […]
A Hero’s Journey: Cherie’s Story
Cherie, whose father was her Superman, said Parkinson’s was her dad’s “kryptonite.” Watch Cherie’s Story HERE.
Sonia’s Story
Sonia, a 90-something individualist battling Parkinson’s, lives with the mantra of “keep moving and keep social.” Watch Sonia’s Story HERE.
