What’s it like bringing up children, while also living with Parkinson’s? We bring together Canada-based broadcaster Larry Gifford and American blogger and communications director Allison Toepperwein to discuss family life with the condition.Through open, honest – and sometimes emotional – conversation, they share some of the joys and challenges, including:•Talking with children about Parkinson’s, dealing with symptoms when it comes to playtime – and how their kids react to “the shakes”•Coping as a couple – and as a single parent•Seeking support – from friends, family, the school and the wider Parkinson’s community, including groups, organisations and onlineThe Parkinson’s Life podcast is brought to you by Parkinson’s Life (https://parkinsonslife.eu/), the online lifestyle magazine for the global Parkinson’s community, and sponsored by the European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA) (https://www.epda.eu.com/), the leading voice for Parkinson’s in Europe.If you like what you’ve heard, please do take the time to rate and review – it helps make sure others can find us! And if you’d like to get in touch, email us at [email protected] or catch up with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/parkinsonslife/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/parkinsons_life)

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