Death is a universal part of life. But when faced with a Parkinson’s diagnosis, this topic may have an entirely new meaning.
In this webinar, our YOPD Council leaders discussed: Parkinson’s and its effect on their perspectives of death Strategies for managing feelings of loss How to effectively prepare for end-of-life and live well in the moment NOW ... read more
Source: Davis Phinney FoundationPublished on 2021-02-22By Jackie Hanson
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