‘My muscles forget’: B.C. people talk about the impact of Parkinson’s

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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month in Canada, disease affects 17,500 people in B.C.

Documented as early as the 12th Century B.C. in Ancient Egypt, Parkinson’s disease was first extensively medically described in 1817 by English surgeon James Parkinson.

Despite the common symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease, each individual’s experience varies greatly, with unique symptoms and requirements. Feeling increasingly tired, Lane first met with a sleep doctor who diagnosed him with sleep apnea. After visiting a clinic in Nanaimo, he was given a machine to help him sleep, but after a few months, his condition didn’t seem to improve.

“Normally, you wouldn’t really even think about dressing up because you would just whip your pants on or whatever,” said Lane. “But when you have Parkinson’s, you have much less mobility so I really struggle. That’s one of the reasons I went back to coveralls.” In the following month, the woman was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia - which is commonly associated with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

Atterton describes every morning as a “business meeting,” during which both review the day’s schedule, ensuring they stay within a 24-hour time cycle to avoid further confusion on White’s part. Yet, underneath this unwavering support, the couple is increasingly feeling the ever-growing weight of this disease. Having to give up his own hobbies and social life, Atterton is now fully dedicated to White.

 

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