A-Z Parkinson's: W

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• Working

Many people with PD can work and continue to but it can be challenging as the disease progresses.

• Writing

I honestly had no intention of writing about Parkinson’s, and yet here we are.

If you are a sucker for punishment…there’s more: here

• Weight

Weight issues are aggravated by decreased appetite, increased energy expenditure, swallowing difficulties, lack of exercise and poor gut motility.

As with exercise, our commitment to healthy eating is conscientiously observed for approximately 3.5 days, at which point we realise we are ok with being fat and unfit.

• Wine

None of this would be possible without the prospect of a decent glass of red at the end of the day.