Jane Hill

Jane Hill

"A cure for Parkinson's would mean that my dad would not have had to live with 10 years of restricted movement and of medication. And it would have meant an enormous amount to my mum, who cared for him for many, many years.

It would mean so much for those who are diagnosed, their families, friends and those who care for them. It's something we all really have to fight for."

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What a cure means to neil neil is a person with Parkinson’sa cure would mean i can look after my wife in old age as she is disabled i feel like im letting her down as this disease is affecting my health now, a cure would be everything to me and my family it would give me so much to look forward to in the future instead of dread?
What a cure means to bridget bridget is a person with Parkinson’sI work within the Health and Social Care services and see/visit many people with a variety of long term health conditions including PD. I have been diagnosed myself 6 years now at the age of 46. Oohh what would a cure mean to me: That I could possibly have a life as full as my mum who is 74 It would take away the fear that I see in my 2 boys eyes (they are 27 and 23) Stop me every now and then thinking what might be Allow me to eat a meal out with friends and family without worry of other people seeing the tremor I would be able to order soup with no worries lol And for all of us with PD hope for a more settled future
What a cure means to Matt Matt is a person with Parkinson’sHaving had juvenile onset PD since I was eight years old a cure would mean I could look at my future with a confidence and a smile!
What a cure means to T T is a carer or family memberAs a carer, a cure would mean a much less stressful way of life. However ‘normality’ would not return due to other health problems of the person with PD.
What a cure means to Karen Karen is a person with Parkinson’sA cure for Parkinson’s would mean not waking up every morning with upsetting thoughts of what i may not be able to do in the future. Then I take my medication, my legs begin to work, I can get out of bed and I tell myself “live for today, yesterday has gone and tomorrow hasn’t arrived”, keep positive, get on with life, make the most of every moment, enjoy all the positives - my husband, children, family, friends, home, holidays …………… Then I think to myself how perfect all this would all be if only they could find a cure for this frustrating condition that is gradually ruling my life. A cure for Parkinson’s would be my wish come true.
What a cure means to Shazia Shazia is a carer or family memberA cure for Parkinson’s would mean the world to me and my incredible mother. From the age of 9, this illness has changed my life and my Mum’s and it deeply saddens me when every time I mention that my Mother suffers from the condition, people ask what Parkinson’s is. My Mum has suffered with this condition for almost a decade but there are people out there who have had the condition for several decades This is why the work which Parkinson’s UK does is so vital. Raising awareness is key to finding a cure. The more people that are involved, the higher the likelihood for improving the lives of thousands. Neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s are on the increase and now is the time to act before many more lives are ruined. We can’t let Parkinson’s win.
What a cure means to susan susan is a person with Parkinson’sa cure for parkinsons would mean getting the old me back and being able to do the things i took for granted, i would love to be normal again and not have my life revolve around medication times and worrying about off periods and dyskinisias that would be bliss.
What a cure means to James James is a person with Parkinson’sFreedom: - from medication - to dress one’s self - to walk again Independence
What a cure means to Marc Marc is a carer or family memberWhat would a cure mean to me it would mean that Parkinsons suffers would no longer have to suffer as my mum has. A cure for her would be to late I suspect now please read how its affected her below. http://wp.me/p1N1EJ-q We still have a long road to go down with mum but its a lot longer for her as everything is a hundred times harder but she tries and that is the main thing.
What a cure means to Ronald Ronald is a Parkinson’s UK supporterIt would mean freedom from worry for me and my family.
What a cure means to S S is a person with Parkinson’sIt would take away my anxiety about my future condition.
What a cure means to Rod Rod is a person with Parkinson’sThe Parkinson’s journey’s a slippery slope To a place grim and dreary, without any hope The disease doesn’t kill you, but it ruins your life If affects all around you, your family, your wife So what would it mean, were a cure to be found To have back our bodies, all healthy and sound It would be, quite simply, a gift beyond measure Better than lottery wins, or chests full of treasure Until that day dawns, we take one at a time And try not to dwell on the days of our prime A cure would be such a great end to the story Where we get our lives back and our scientists the glory