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Published on: 12-11-2020
In late 2019 I visited my GP physician, and he asked me if I could bring my son Ken to an appointment in the near future.
I was a little uncertain of the reason, but then again, doctors, and especially GPs, often have their reasons. Several weeks later, when Ken accompanied me, my GP asked him a rather penetrating question: “Have you noticed anything about your dad’s facial expression?”
It was the start of an unexpected journey that has led me to face some hard truths.
Few find it easy to face the reality of aging. For many years I’ve sought to maintain vigorous exercise, follow a nutritious vegetarian diet, and keep my mind healthy and active. So, when my GP referred me to a neurologist for some Parkinson’s symptoms, I was confronted with the reality of degenerative processes in my own life. Though it was difficult, I felt that it was critical and helpful to acknowledge the reality of changes with transparency.