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."

Read full story

researchers

What a cure means to Tony Tony is a researcherSince being diagnosed in 2002, I have kept myself active by doing voluntary work for PArkinson’s Uk. Know I am slowing down more with freezing.So what do I do,volunteer for a trial to find out if a drug used for dimensia and altsimers is suitable for Parkinson’s.My Wife Ann is very important to me as she cares for me as well.Ithink that every Parkinson’s sufferer needs help,and every family carer needs support,as Parkinson’s is a worsening ,disabling complaint.SOme carers may suffer from a serious illness themselves.Keep yourself active as long as you can,less stress,knowing you still have a challenge in life will keep those neurons in shape for longer. the most important thing is to take your medication on time.I find when IShaffle people don’t laugh at you, but if tell a mild joke they laugh with you. iThink the only problem I have is my Queens ENglish, all the best All the best long term Laymen TOny Wells
What a cure means to Rosemary Rosemary is a researcherIf we could find a cure for Parkinson’s it would fulfil a lifetime’s ambition to bring joy and relief to all those amazing people I’ve met who deal with Parkinson’s every day, either directly or through caring for a loved one. Their courage and fortitude is truly inspiring.
What a cure means to Andrew Andrew is a researcherA cure for Parkinson’s would mean my work is done. Until that happy day arrives the work of the Parkinson’s Improvement programme is continuing to be available to all interested Parkies thanks to the generosity of a few very good people who donate regularly to the Charity (reg. no: 1137081) Some users of this Programme which is given free are finding that their symptoms are no worse several years after starting on it. Many are told by their neurologists that their condition is ‘mild’ - even 12 years after diagnosis. Many find continuing improvement over three years or more where normally they could expect decline. Some find return of sense of smell, good speech and sleep, being able to smile again or return of fine touch control to play musical instruments. The Programme is doing great good things - until a cure is found it is the best we have.
What a cure means to michael ian michael ian is a researcherThe Key is finding out what causes. The Degenerative Neurological Disorder and why it causes the loss of cells in various parts of the Brain, including a region called the substantia nigra. The substantia nigra cells produce dopamine, a chemical messenger responsible for transmitting signals within the brain that allow for co-ordination of movement. How does degenerative neurological disorder Starts The Process of The Loss of Cells in Various Parts of The Brain Degenerative Neurological Disorder Loss of ? Why Need Supplements to stop degenerative neurological disorder Disorder of Cells in Brain Too Much of ? Why How to Supplement the loss of ? Michael
What a cure means to Michael ian Michael ian is a researcherFind a Cure for Parkinson’s Disease My Brother died of Parinson Disease at the age of 67, He had it for 30 years. If You want to Find a Cure for Parkinson’s Disease You must First Look at and Discover what Causes Degenerative Neurological Disorder Discover that and You will be on Your way michael
What a cure means to Heinz Heinz is a researcherA cure for Parkinson’s would be one of the most significant improvements in the treatment of patients with neurological diseases. It would be worth a Nobel Prize and would end the suffering for many patients world-wide. Not only motor symptoms would be solved but also cognitive impairment, disturbances of the autonomic nervous and mood would be cured. Thus, it would be a new area in neurodegenerative disorders.
What a cure means to Alastair Alastair is a researcherA cure would offer hope to the millions of patients, friends, relatives and carers that are affected by Parkinson’s worldwide. The numbers are increasing year on year as the world’s population ages. It is likely that any cure identified will need to be used at the earliest possible stages of Parkinson’s, even before the movement symptoms start. That’s why predictive cohorts around the world are so important, including the Predict PD study, which is supported by Parkinson’s UK. For doctors like me in the clinic, when you give a diagnosis of Parkinson’s one of the first questions people ask is “What’s the cure?” I look forward to the day when I can say in response “It’s drug X, and you can start it today!”
What a cure means to Laura Laura is a researcherIf we had a cure it would be a call to put to use the tools we are developing with the help of Parkinson’s UK to promote earlier diagnosis. “PredictPD” would become “Predict and cure PD”. That would be a dream came true!
What a cure means to Donald Donald is a researcherA cure for Parkinson’s would mean a welcome return to normality for patients and their families, and a shift in our research focus to other neurodegenerative diseases.