Stepping back from the workforce is a milestone event in any life, and Parkinson’s disease (PD) adds an emotional and logistical layer to the transition. Many people living with PD think differently about when and how to retire as they balance symptoms, their financial and health needs and their plans and interests. Tune into this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Podcast to listen to our expert panel of a person living with Parkinson’s, a care partner and people who work with the Parkinson’s community discuss retirement and Parkinson’s. They share advice from their own lives and tips for people entering a new phase of their life.
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In this episode, guest host Veronique Enos Kaefer, lead philanthropy director at The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), speaks with:
- Mark Blinson, who was diagnosed with PD in 2016. Until his retirement in 2018, he was an emergency response program manager.
- Christine Hurtsellers, a retired CEO of Voya Investment Management and care partner to her husband, Jim, who was diagnosed with PD in 2020.
- Marti Fischer, a career and professional development consultant and principal at the Marti Fischer Group. She co-authored The Michael J Fox Foundation’s two-part guide on navigating the workplace with Parkinson’s.
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For more on employment and Parkinson’s, tune into last month’s podcast, wherein our expert panel discusses work and PD.
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