Alan Alda reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis 

My uncle served as well but I was born in 91 so I’m late but he used to watch MASH and abott and costello on the amc channel and I used to watch it with him now being 30 it’s crazy hilarious to watch comedy from back then

Degenerative neurological diseases are definetly deserving of the world's attention.Unfortunatly, it's just not talked about that much.I lost my grandpa to Alzheimer's & can relate w/the fear of "what if?" A proactive test exists, but from what I understand it only confirms if you hold the gene; whether the gene "turns on" depends on a combination of medical history, environmental factors, diet,& other variables.Even if it's positive, there's still a real chance you'd live out your life worrying about a disease that never manifests. So I think it's best to just follow Mr Alda & live a healthy lifestyle, but Live ;)

Swaggersouls sounds like him

John Bacon Wishing you all the best. Stay strong👍

Hope you are getting on well.

Good luck and stay strong!

There is a new brain chip, but acupunture does wonders and maybe an anti imflatary drug on the back of the neck that helps people with alzhmeirs, strokes and other neuro disorders

How you daignosis??

Invigorate Physical Therapy and Wellness - umm.. ever heard of Michael J. Fox?

@@pablocruise678 I'm kind of guessing she probably has, LOL! She never said Mr. Alda was the only person to speak out, but she is validating that he did, which is cool. I'm sure she admires Mr. Fox as well.

Ditto!

I hope this doesn't become one more way to judge others who don't respond in the same way. Remember, alda not only has had a full and enriching life, he has a lot if support from others and enough money to provide opportunities many, if not most, people don't have. Let's please not turn this into one more judgement.

Not even a liver spot on his skin. Beautiful man.

I'm exactly the same... A tremendous Human Being!

He's a national treasure for so many roles! Amen

Yes.

My mother swears by an all vegetable and fruit diet! I think it's kinda crazy, but it's really worked for her... Great health to you!

I'll never get people asking for blessings after they've been blessed with disease....there's nobody up in the sky. If there were, they would not be worth talking to.

MsLansones yes mine too he's so amazing ....have always loved him ..great social conscious...loved him in Mash xx

Mine Too!

Good choice

I know right? So caring and truly conscientious!

Ah - I have to say that I don't entirely agree. The MASH TV show was copied from the MASH movie, which came out while the US was still embroiled in the Vietnam War. So they both were fairly plainly anti-war. By the time the series ended, it was smothering in it's own cleverness, and the anti-war message was more subdued. There were many in my parents generation who disliked MASH because of this. In 1950, the North Koreans invaded the hapless South much like Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1991, and pushed the woefully unprepared US and South Korean troops around. The opposing armies didn't just get together and then the war "just happened;" the North Koreans had previously planned and prepared for the invasion; and they considered the South Koreans traitors, and these bad feelings caused the invaders to be cruel and bloodthirsty. The US had demilitarized a lot after WW2, and at the time was afflicted with the worst of the anti-communist frenzy; and their military response was delayed and feeble. The Korean War is now called "The Forgotten War." It was the first time that the US didn't win undisputedly. In fact, it didn't really end until Stalin died, and the US military, which dislikes talking about strategy after not having one in Vietnam made them look so bad, plays this down. People dislike Truman for firing McArthur, who wanted to use tactical nukes on the Red Chinese; but Truman worried that use of nukes in the Far East might cause Stalin to invade Europe - and nobody could have opposed him. At the time that MASH the TV show ended, war movies were not in fashion, and it took quite a while - until Saving Private Ryan - for the US to get back in touch with it's cultural love of things that go "KA-BOOM."

Bless you!

ThAm

spoly 13 Oh yes! You walk a fine line between the benefits and the risks of the meds, for sure! As we increase my Father's medication, his nightmares and hallucinations increase and we have had to back the med down, because the nightmares are worse than losing physical functionality. It is a tough tough road that you and your husband walked, my friend. 😔

sorry for your loss spoly

Parkinson's is a terrible condition that you, your worst enemy, do not wish! True, it comes in two types, one is in the brain, and one has to do with the nerves! I myself also have it out of the blue, no omens, nothing! suddenly one day, now 11 months ago, I suddenly had to run, I could not stop my legs went on! until I fell to the ground, and it was over ... (I immediately knew it was Parkinson's) my inmum system had been working badly for a few years ... (I was never sick) and suddenly just like that! my blood count was 10 and I had to take Prednisone and antibiotics ... the only thing bothering me is my calves that's all. months ago I had tremor on the inside of the femur twice. I swallow on principe no medicines, they are worse than the disease! this night i have a bad night pain in my legs ... will go away. I have a son-in-law who had something placed in his head ... (under local anesthetic, with Parkinson's, you should not have a complete anesthetic.) my short term memory has taken a hit, and I have gentle taps on my face, hands and stomach ... sometimes not every day, had a CT scan, had another MRI, and a DAT scan, but with this terrible Covid I stay inside, really don't go outside. i wish all the people affected by this terrible monster, strength, and try it without drugs, my neurologist was very satisfied. strength all

Television Notion. You can. Read the Bible. Psalm 37:29 & Isaiah 65:21, 22.

I say Psalm 103:5 every morning - He satisfies my mouth with good things ( good words) ; so that my youth is renewed like the eagle's. And "I thank You Lord that the number of my days You will fulfill. My days shall be 120 years." Exodus 23:26 , Genesis 6:3

Oscar Wilde said that "Youth is wasted on the young."

me too

Virginia Carranza Excellent my Sister, a good witness.

I just love Alan Alda’s attitude about the Parkinson’s disease,he doesn’t let it stop him! I truly admire him! Also an inspiration!

Well...that's a refreshing, optimistic outlook...

So does my husband who has MS as well.

Love Alan soo much xx❤

A big God Bless you God loves you unconditionally

He's still alive. Better to say living legend.

Same here

It's show business

@@SandfordSmythe Nonsense....it's unnecessary & a misrepresentation.

All the best to your dad, my thoughts are with him💛.

Alan's speech speed has slowed a bit, but he's still a smart man.