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Heather Kennedy writes as Kathleen Kiddo from her home near SF, offering unique talks and film presentations about living with Parkinson's. Since diagnosis in 2011, she has collaborated with organizations such as The Davis Phinney Foundation, The Cure Parkinson's Trust, The World Parkinson's Congress, and Atlantic Health Systems. Read more.
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Building Connections & Parkinson's: Overcoming Isolation

After a decade in Parkinson's advocacy, the most common hurdle reported by people with young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) is not what you might think. It happens to be isolation. People...

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By Heather Kennedy

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You Got This!

If you live with or near a progressive disease you may find your changing capabilities to be discouraging, frustrating, even maddening. I just wanted to walk my dog. A friend...

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By Heather Kennedy

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The Illusion of Control: Adapting to Parkinson's Disease (Part 1 of 3)

"Fear is the cheapest room in the house, I'd like to see you living in better conditions." - Hafiz In this time of unprecedented horrors and ongoing injustice, I find...

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By Heather Kennedy

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A Letter to My Former Self: Surviving a Parkinson's Diagnosis

There will be days you will want to quit. I know you can do this not just because I am like you but because I AM YOU. You (I) will...

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By Heather Kennedy

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