Parkinsonism

Melissa Rehm – From Parkinson’s to Ataxia

This week we’ll hear from Melissa Rehm. She was previously diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, but that was changed to Ataxia. Melissa Rehm here. At age 41, I began a medical journey full of doctor visits, exams, and tests. After two years of searching, a diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) was found. Receiving a […]

Terry Shepherd: An Experienced Caregiver

Terry Shepherd is an experienced caregiver as her chosen profession and for her own family. Read more about her story including her paintings, photography and two published books. In 2014, I began showing peculiar symptoms like walking into walls. I was 64 when I was officially diagnosed with Parkinsonism and Dystonia. The doctor said my […]