Expert Tips and Interviews on Living with Parkinson's Disease

Using the term 'more seasoned' instead of calling people old

"In my clinic I have stopped referring to people as old when discussing cases or participating in shared decision making. I prefer to use the term 'more seasoned.' Perhaps this change is a byproduct of my graying hair." -Michael Okun

Michael OkunMarch 8, 2022

To read more books and articles by Michael S. Okun MD check him out on Twitter, @MichaelOkun, and also Amazon.com. The 14 books he has written including #Livingwith Parkinson’s #EndingPD #Parkinsonsecrets #LessonsFromTheBedside Dr. Okun also serves as the Medical Advisor for the Parkinson’s Foundation.

To read more on Indu Subramanian M.D. she does live interviews of experts in Parkinson’s for the PMD Alliance. She is one of the few doctors in the world trained in both Parkinson’s disease neurology and in integrative medicine.

To see more on our blog by artist Jonny Acheson MD check out his website at JonnyAchesonArt.com. Jonny is a physician in the U.K. who also has Parkinson’s disease.