Veteran BBC presenter John Stapleton reveals Parkinson's battle in emotional documentary
manchestereveningnews.co.ukRenowned journalist John Stapleton, known for his work on Newsnight, Panorama, and Good Morning Britain throughout his 50-year career, has candidly shared his recent Parkinson's diagnosis in an intimate documentary with his son, BBC presenter Nick Stapleton.
John opened up about the struggles he faces following his Parkinson's diagnosis: "Speaking is how I've earned my living for the best part of 50 years, and it's very frustrating sometimes, particularly if people are constantly saying to you, sorry, what did you say?" He continued, expressing determination in the face of adversity: "And you have to repeat yourself time and time and time again.
I'm fairly pragmatic about the prospect of this getting worse. I try to remain positive because what's the point of not being (positive)." A study conducted last year revealed that 74 percent of individuals might struggle to discuss care options with an older family member.
In the revealing film, Nick tackled the subject of how families can address the difficult discussions surrounding a diagnosis like Parkinson's and the subsequent challenges it brings.
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