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Ask the Parkinson’s Expert – All about Care Partners with Davis Phinney & Connie Carpenter Phinney

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November 23, 2020
Leigh Cocanougher
Davis and Connie

When Davis Phinney was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 40, he and his wife, Connie Carpenter Phinney, began a new journey together. In this video, they discuss several steps of that journey: sharing the news with their children; building their care team; asking for and accepting help; maintaining a sense of humor; finding joy; showing gratitude, patience, and kindness; staying active and positive; and more.

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Resources discussed in this episode

What to Do with Apathy…as a Parkinson’s Care Partner

Dance for PD®

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