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 Karmina Karmina is a carer or family memberA cure for Parkinsons would mean that other teenagers don’t have to face the heartbreak I felt when I was just 15 years old. My late Father was a victim of Parkinsons, and I believe finding a cure would bring justice.
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 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 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 Joan Joan is a carer or family memberA dignified end to a praiseworthy, honourable life, instead of the humiliation and loss of self-esteem which Parkinson’s brings. My husband died nine months ago.
What a cure means to Wendy Wendy is a carer or family memberA cure for Parkinson’s would give me back the vibrant, jovial, energetic, gorgeous man I fell in love with 27 years ago. Deep down inside he tells me he is still that man and I believe this to be so. Sadly he can’t communicate these qualities to me any more and I grieve for what we have lost. A cure for Parkinson’s would give my husband back his independence and mobility so that can could once again take long walks with our beloved dogs, drive the car again, tend the garden as he used to and even change an electrical plug - all the things which now cause him so much frustration. A cure for Parkinson’s would allow my husband to show the affection, joy and emotion that he feels inside and is unable to portray to other people. This is what a cure for Parkinson’s would mean to us and our family. It may be too late to make a dramatic difference to our own lives but I pray it will come soon to help all the other Parkinson’s sufferers and their carers who are doing their best to maintain a reasonable quality of life, some in very difficult circumstances.
What a cure means to Susann Susann is a carer or family memberMy friends husband has Parkinson. Ever since he went to Spain to have the needle for life, as well as using the Bemer, he can drive as well as travel by himself again. He sleeps better and has started to run the hotel again. His medication has been reduced and even though he still has Parkinson, he feels a big improvement in his quality of life!!!!
What a cure means to Laura Laura is a carer or family memberI lost my Dad to Parkinson’s when he was just 48. He was so brave and continued to laugh and joke, even through the darkest moments. It was horrendous to watch him suffer and losing him left a huge void in our family that can’t ever be filled. A cure would mean no-one else has to suffer this horrible disease or have to suffer the pain of losing a loved one. Let’s make it happen soon xxx
What a cure means to Emma Emma is a carer or family memberA cure for Parkinson’s would mean getting my father back. Once a happy active muscian he is now in constant pain and can no longer sing or play the guitar. Our lives have been changed for good by Parkinson’s and I know that things will never be the same again. On the rare days when he is feeling better I can see the man he used to be. It’s heart breaking for all of us.
What a cure means to Pat Pat is a carer or family memberA cure would mean that I didn’t have to watch my husband deteriorate each day and watch him fight to try and keep our life as normal as possible.
What a cure means to Iain Iain is a carer or family memberMy father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 59. For the last 14 years he has fought the effects of this disease with great dignity & a great strength of mind not only to his benefit but also for the benefit of others affected. I can only wish a cure can be found to help every Parkinson’s sufferer & but I know whether this cure is found sooner or later my father will continue to give support anyway he can to those who need help. I just want him to know what a great man he is & he deserves to be cured.
What a cure means to William William is a carer or family memberWhat a cure for Parkinson’s disease would mean to me is that nobody else would have to go though the slow, suffering degeneration that my Dad went through. He was diagnosed with the illness before he was 40 with a particularly aggressive form of Parkinson’s and died less than 10 years later. His mind was still sharp as a tack but he was trapped in his failing body. I hope a cure is found in the very near future, as I cannot imagine what it must have been like for him. I also saw the effect that this had on other members of my family, particularly my mum who was his full-time carer when the drugs began to lose their effectiveness. A cure would mean that no one else has to lose a loved one to this horrible disease. Miss you always Dad x