"My Mom's 7 Lessons: How Her 16-Year Dementia Journey Taught Me to Live an Exceptional Life with Parkinson's"

Send us Fan MailLosing a parent is never easy. Losing one slowly — over 16 years to dementia — is its own kind of journey. In this deeply personal tribute episode, I share how my Mom didn't just survive her dementia diagnosis — she faced it head-on, with grace, gratitude, and an unwavering spirit that still guides me every single day as I live with Parkinson's.This episode isn't just about loss. It's about legacy.I'm pulling back the curtain on the seven values my Mom lived by — values that shaped who I am, and more importantly, values that you can apply to your own Parkinson's journey starting today:✅ Optimism — How she chose to see possibility when others saw only decline✅ Commitment — Showing up, even on the hardest days✅ Gratitude — Why thankfulness was her secret weapon against suffering✅ Service to Others — How giving kept her feeling alive and purposeful✅ Giving Your Best Effort — Not perfection — just your best, every day✅ Caring — The quiet power of genuinely loving the people around you✅ Dedication to Family — Why your people are your greatest source of strengthI also get real about something not enough people talk about — what it's like to be both a caregiver AND someone living with Parkinson's. The unique emotional weight, the unexpected gifts, and how my Mom actually prepared me for this role without either of us knowing it.If you are a Person with Parkinson's, a care partner, or someone navigating loss while managing your own health challenges — this episode was made for you.Try This Today: Write down one value the person you're honoring lived by. Then ask yourself: How can I bring that value into my Parkinson's journey this week?🎧 Listen, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review if this episode moved you.Support the showDisclaimer:  This podcast is for educational purposes only is not intended to treat or diagnose Parkinson's Disease.  Please ensure that you are following the treatment plan developed by your doctor.  Please ensure before starting anything new you get approval from your doctor.  The information being provided is based on my own personal experiences and does not guarantee that it will benefit everyone.Disclosure:  I discuss and promote products in this podcast that pay me a small commission at no cost to you.  I use the commissions to help support this podcast and my website Liveparkinsons.com.  I make you aware of any affiliate links by adding AFFLIATE Link right beside the link.  Thank you for supporting this podcast.To help support the podcast please visit me on my Ko-fi page and buy a cup of coffee if you feel that I am providing information that is relevant and actionable to help you live a better quality of life. Please visit me at Liveparkinsons.comGet my book - Spectacular Life - 4 Essential Strategies for Living with Parkinson's - My Journey to Happiness