Woman credits early diagnosis, specialized care for successful life with Parkinson’s disease
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on September 5, 2023
Is there anything quite like an afternoon walk with your dog?
In Dianne Steinert’s case, it’s a walk with her daughter’s dog, Emmy, a black-and-white border collie, who’s bustling with energy as the two strut around their New Albany, Indiana, neighborhood.
Dianne’s walking well, easily placing one foot in front of the other as she lengthens and tightens Emmy’s leash. At first glance, you’d never guess she was living with Parkinson’s disease, a condition that, at one point, jeopardized Dianne’s ability to walk altogether . . .