Parkinson’s Superwalk supporters raising money to recruit and train neurologists

“There’s a real shortage at this point in B.C. of neurologists, and the neurologists will be anything from the basic person you first see when you’re diagnosed to a movement disorder specialist like Dr. Takahashi,” said Hobbs.

Takahashi is a neurologist who has spoken with CFJC Today many times about the disease.

“They all have more advanced training, because as Parkinson’s progresses, you need to be changing meds and adapting to whatever comes next,” said Hobbs.

Parkinson’s is a neurological disease that affects motor ability, mood and cognitive function. Organizers, like group facilitator Ross Nichol, said events like these help those who suffer from the disease feel less alone.

“When you’re an individual who has it, you only see one point of view, right? You assume that this is what everyone else is going through,” said Nichol, who also has Parkinson’s.

“There are people in this group that are fighting huge challenges. And they’re doing pretty well.”

Next year’s walk will be bigger and better, according to Hobbs.

“We’re hoping next year that we’ll be better organized and have a bigger walk because this is actually about a third of the size – we would normally have in excess of 150 people here,” said Hobbs.

by Stephanie Swensrude

Parkinson’s Superwalk supporters raising money to recruit and train neurologists

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