My shaky future and what a raccoon taught me about resilience | Cathy Molohan | TEDxKLU Hamburg

Parkinson's Disease Overview - Parkinson's disease affects 1 in 15 men in the Western world [4] - Parkinson's disease is growing 20% faster than Alzheimer's disease, making it the most common and fastest-growing neurological condition [5] - The biggest breakthrough in Parkinson's medication occurred over 60 years ago in 1961 [6] - Levodopa remains the standard treatment for Parkinson's disease [8] Treatment and Management - Deep brain stimulation (DBS), involving electrodes in the skull connected to a battery pack in the chest, is a treatment option [11] - DBS can significantly reduce tremors associated with Parkinson's [16] Resilience and Coping Strategies - Resilience is key to dealing with life's challenges [19] - Key traits of resilient people include having choices, being optimistic, and having goals [22] - Resilience is built over time through experience [24][25] - Creating healthy habits, both physical and mental, can foster resilience [28][29]