John Stapleton, a broadcaster, disclosed that he has been given a Parkinson’s sickness diagnosis.
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In a video clip on BBC One’s Morning Live, journalist—who has worked on shows like Newsnight, Panorama, and GMTV’s News Hour—discussed his diagnosis with his son, Nick.
Although his father’s information has been “really scary,” Nick, a creator and presenter, stated it became now not surprising given his grandmother additionally had the degenerative disorder.
According to the NHS website, tremors and slow motion are warning signs of Parkinson’s sickness, a circumstance in which sections of the mind gradually become worse over a few years.
John Stapleton described his mother as follows: “I saw my mother go from being a vibrant, vivacious, gregarious woman to a woman who is quite frail.
Nick discussed the future and how he could best help his father in the video.
John Stapleton stated his desire to maintain his independence for as long as feasible. “I wouldn’t want to leave the house, which shouldn’t come as a surprise to you,” he remarked.
In addition, he admitted to his son that while he was “a realist,” he would be reluctant to enter care and would be OK using a stairlift if required.
“A huge thank you to @JohnStapletonTV for his announcement on @BBCMorningLive following his Parkinson’s diagnosis,” the charity Parkinson’s UK wrote in a post to X.
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