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Jim Peters sensed something was wrong before an official Parkinson\u2019s diagnosis. As an always active person involved in running and golf, Jim was well aware of his body and the suspicious gradual changes to his health.<\/p>\n

It’s common for twitches to be mistaken for nervousness or dizzy spells caused by skipping a meal, but after a series of events specific to Jim, he began asking questions. \u201cIt started with shaking,\u201d Jim recalls, \u201cthen became a tremor in my lower lip, followed by one in my left thumb.\u201d After consulting with his doctor, he underwent a series of scans, including an MRI. It wasn\u2019t until confirmed by his neurologist that Jim was diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Despite already experiencing symptoms prior to an official diagnosis, Jim became depressed and had difficulty dealing with this new information. Jim remembers, \u201cIt really stuck with me. It was a dark time.\u201d Although depression is common with Parkinson\u2019s, Jim was fortunate to be supported by his wife and four daughters. \u201cIt\u2019s like my life flashed before my eyes. At 54, I wondered how my life would be at 80 with Parkinson’s. I was desperate at that stage. Researching online to find a cure until I realized I didn\u2019t have to live the next 30 years all at once.\u201d<\/p>\n

From then on, Jim was determined to live his life one day at a time. \u201cThe good thing about Parkinson\u2019s is there is time. You’re told it’s a degenerative disease that progresses, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Like a graph, you will have periods of decline and improvement, so enjoy the good days and tolerate the bad, but know there is always a better day ahead.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n

Jim, now 67, also recommends staying active. \u201cIf you went for a run today, go for a run tomorrow. Even in aging, we experience gradual decline, we don\u2019t run as far or as fast, but exercise is terribly important. For me running, boxing or any high-intensity activity is good. Walking is good too. Whatever you can do, you should keep doing.\u201d<\/p>\n

In staying active, it\u2019s good to keep the mind active as well. Jim, an accountant since 1985, still works from home with some minor adjustments to his schedule. \u201cIf I\u2019m having a bad day, I balance the workload. I\u2019m fortunate to be able to work on my own. It gives me the flexibility I need.\u201d Although Jim works from home, he still experiences common misconceptions about Parkinson\u2019s. \u201cWhen someone sees you shaking, they think your brain is shaky too. They equate physical ability with cognitive ability. One day I want to make a t-shirt that says: Yes, I know I\u2019m shaking. I got over it now it\u2019s your turn.\u201d<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, from experience, Jim knows newly diagnosed people tend to change their lifestyle and go into hiding. \u201cGetting past self-consciousness is not easy. But, the more people see people living with Parkinson’s, the more awareness will develop.\u201d<\/p>\n

In sharing his story and raising awareness for Parkinson\u2019s, Jim is excited to get out there and have \u201ca chance to be included in the conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fundraising Your Way – Create a Custom fundraiser<\/h3>\n

To raise money for people impacted by Parkinson\u2019s, Jim Peters and his daughter Rebecca started an annual golf tournament:\u00a0Chipping in for Parkinson\u2019s<\/a>. If you are passionate about something, put your fundraising ideas to work and set up your own\u00a0Custom fundraiser<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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