A grandchild remembers grandpa Zend Merwan Zend and how the progression of  Parkinson's Disease affected the man, his activities of daily living but not his zest and will power for life.

Zend The Boxer (1948)
Zend The Baker (1950)
Zend the Marathoner (2012-2013) 
Zend The Conqueror (Afternoon newspaper 26-7-12)

The above titles are what Zend Merwan Zend (Born :9-12-1935) is known by.

I simply call him Grandpa! 

Rajeev, 56 has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease but is unsure of the reaction he will receive if he shares his diagnosis of Parkinson's with his social circle. What do you think he should do? 

Living in Dread

The lesser known non-motor, psychological symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as depression and anxiety can be more difficult to manage and more disabling than the characteristic motor problems like tremors and rigidity. Learn more about it from psychologist Meghana Srinivasan from Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Society (PDMDS).

Shaila Bhagwat, 67 has Parkinson's which affects her right-side. She makes every effort to remain independent and self-reliant with an assorted and strict regimen of exercises, yoga, meditation, laughter and music therapy, gait training, handwriting practice, knowledge building, among other resolutions.