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In this video, five women who live with Parkinson’s share their stories, offer advice about self-advocacy, and discuss the importance of building supportive communities

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0:00 - Introduction
11:00 - As a woman, what does it mean for you to have Parkinson’s?
18:15 - Hormones, medications, and different experiences with medical providers
27:20 - Male vs female doctors and women living with Parkinson’s
32:22 - PD Self and self-advocacy
46:39 - What challenges have you faced as a woman with Parkinson’s?
57:42 - How do you make space for self-care?
1:02:37 - Final thoughts and conclusion