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The Challenges of Providing Care for Those With Parkinson's Disease

Marjan Lazarevski
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Parkinson's Disease is a difficult condition for those affected, but also for their care givers. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Cheryl Siefert from the Parkinson Association of the Rockies, and Linda Carter with C&G Health Care Management, about the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, and about an upcoming forum for those who care for patients or loved ones who suffer from Parkinson's or other debilitating diseases.

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