Afraid to put a spoon to your mouth and make a mess? For people with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s, eating out is no longer always a matter of course. Shame sometimes plays a role here. Herman Overberg of care organization Lentis came up with the idea of organizing a dinner, especially for people with Parkinson’s. … Read more
Since 2018, Jonna Vernes lives with her family in Boterveen. It was discovered by a neighbor in the street that lilies would be grown on the plot next to the houses in the village. After rapprochement with the lily farmer did not work and, according to her, the province did not want to enforce it, … Read more
When life gets tough, we often turn to our passions for comfort and solace. For Jerome Maume, that passion is singing. But more than just a hobby, singing has become a powerful tool for Maume to maintain a positive outlook and live his best life. In an exclusive interview with Annmarie O’Connor, Maume shares how … Read more
“We know that farmers have a much higher risk of Parkinson’s. People living near agricultural fields have a higher risk of the disease. And if you give the pesticides that are used on the land to a mouse, it damages the very area that is involved in Parkinson’s and that mouse also develops Parkinson’s symptoms,” … Read more