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Living With Parkinson’s Disease: The Importance of Staying Connected With Loved Ones

Socializing has benefits as you age, especially if you live with Parkinson’s.

Lauren Smith, MAAlexandra Schwarz, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on March 4, 2024
Featuring Hiral Shah, MDReviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD | March 1, 2024

Socializing, having a support system, and feeling a sense of belonging have many health benefits. If you have a chronic condition like Parkinson’s disease, staying connected with others may be even more important.

In this video, learn the importance of a strong social support system for people with Parkinson’s, according to Hiral Shah, MD, Neurologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Alexandra Schwarz, MD, is a board-eligible sleep medicine physician and a board-certified family medicine physician. She is a member of both the AASM and the ABFM.

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