One View: Parkinson’s disease is a growing crisis — Nevada must act now

One View: Parkinson’s disease is a growing crisis — Nevada must act now

This past February, I lost my father to Parkinson’s disease. As a family physician, I have cared for patients with Parkinson’s. As a daughter, I walked alongside my dad as he faced the daily challenges of this relentless condition. And as a neighbor in Reno, I see how Parkinson’s touches too many families in our community. An estimated 5,000 people in Northern Nevada live with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Each one is surrounded by family, friends, …