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Hilary Blue wrote: > > : > > > > Ivan has done it again. > > The new video is certainly worth watching.. > > It is called > > PARKINSON'S DISEASE: THERE'S HELP, THERE'S HOPE, > > It doesnt have the 'finish' that 'The Challenge..." had > > It is meant to be a teaching tool > for medical professionals, patients and caregivers > and others interested in learning . > > And as such it is excellent. > This is definitely a video for the social workers to see. > > It is presented as an intervieww. > > Each was given a chance to speak in turn. > > I would have preferred a round table format - > > but this way we did get a clear picture of Ivan's life > > and the important people in it. > > And the inside of Ivan's house, > > with all its special PD-friendly adaptations > > was very clearly shown - > > but for some strange reason, used as a backdrop > > for a conversation on a totally different topic. > > > With these two exceptions, > > i found it an excellent depiction > > of the interrelationship between patient and caregiver, > > as well as a demonstration of PD > > and its effects on PWPs and others. > > And i liked the doctor's attitude - > > maybe we havent got the cure yet, > > but there are a lot more medications > > and surgical techniques available > > than there were 10 years ago. > > It is an honest attempt to show life with PD as it is, > > and as it is, it succeeds. > > > >hilary blue > > > >