Dr. Phil In the Ring with Parkinsons

On World Parkinson's Day, my thoughts turn to my father and his Parkinson's Disease, which he calls his Parkinson's challenge.

In response to Parkinson's, he shows up with courage and determination. Parkinson's knocked him down - and he's punching back.

 

🎥 Video by Dr. Phil’s grandson, Chayim Tzvi Schneider

 

For decades, "Dr. Phil" was a professor, a clinical therapist, a wise guide. Now, he finds himself in the ring, facing the most formidable challenge of his life.

Why does he do it? Because he wants to live fully. Parkinson's is tough and it affects his life. But it doesn't define him.

How does he do it? Like a professional athlete, he's committed to his well-being, attending to pillars such as sleep, nutrition, meds, and exercise. You'll find him boxing, lifting weights, skipping, dancing, and playing ping pong several times a week.

While he may not do everything he used to, he's in better shape than ever and accomplishing things he never thought possible!

He's my hero for living with purpose.

*Different people have different experiences with Parkinson's. Including my aunt Janet, my dad's sister. According to the Parkinson's Foundation, nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with PD each year, and more than 10 million worldwide are living with PD.


"I've said Parkinson's is a gift. It's the gift that keeps on taking, but it has changed my life in so many positive ways." - The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

“My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance and in inverse proportion to my expectations.”
— Michael J. Fox

My father, the same Dr. Phil he's always been, continues to teach us all.

This post is dedicated to my father, my mother as well as my aunt Janet, and uncle Danny—and to everyone facing Parkinson's with courage and grace.


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Uri Schneider