About this episode
Dave Iverson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2004. He is a founding member of The Michael J Fox Foundation (MJFF) Patient Council and was the first host of the MJFF Parkinson’s Podcast. We caught up at a patient council meeting in New York City to chat about his new book “Winter Stars.” Parkinson’s runs deep in Dave’s family, but this book is not strictly about Parkinson’s. It’s about family, life choices and a bone between a mother and son. At the age of 59, having spent nearly forty years in public broadcasting, Dave paused his career. His 95-year old mother had a rough bout with pneumonia and couldn’t care for herself anymore. So, he paused his career, moved in with her and became her caregiving. That decision resulted in a decade of self-discovery, an odyssey that forced Dave to come face to face with his personal weaknesses and uncharacteristic anger, while strengthening the bond to his mother and learning to live with, learn from and love dementia. Winter Stars by Dave Iverson is available wherever you buy your books. EMAIL Larry and Rebecca: ParkinsonsPod@curiouscast.caHave questions, comments, or a story idea? We would love you to click here and leave a message https://www.speakpipe.com/WhenLifeGivesYouParkinsonsFollow us, Larry & Rebecca Gifford Twitter: @ParkinsonsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/ParkinsonsPodInstagram: @parkinsonspodKEY LINKS “Winter Stars” by Dave Iverson – Sample Chapters, Listen to an Excerpt, Read Reviews, and Purchase My Father, My Brother and Me – Watch Dave Iverson’s FRONTLINE documentary online. Capturing Grace – Homepage for Dave Iverson’s film about Parkinson’s and Dance.Care Partner ResourcesPARKINSON CANADACare Partnering Home Page – Access the free care partner book, self-assessment guide, care partner burden calculator, home safety evaluation, activities of daily living, daily needs and routine tracker, Parkinson’s disease daily diary, and a “What-if” planning tool. MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION Care Partner Guide – “You, Your Loved One and Parkinson’s Disease” FREE DOWNLOAD from The Michael J Fox Foundation Caregiving and Parkinson’s “Ask the MD” –
