1/2 #Parkinsons is increasingly present in #carehomes . It has also been a huge presence in my life since my mum was diagnosed at 49...16yrs ago. There isn't enough holistic & timely support for people living with Parkinson's, we focus too much on cure & early intervention...

2/2 ... Alongside dementia, we forget about those in advanced stages of Parkinson's, that they too are deserving of treatment & care that promotes wellbeing, quality of life. We forget about those that care for them, paid & unpaid - the support they require. We must do better 💙