My Journey: Omotola Thomas Shares Experience, Symptoms And Stigma
Parkinson’s is often misunderstood and under-reported in many African communities. This conversation focuses on practical steps — from awareness campaigns to local support networks — that can make a measurable difference for people living with the condition.
We need to create greater awareness about Parkinson’s Disease in Africa” -Omotola Thomas
Founder, Parkinson’s Africa, Omotola Thomas, shares her experience and information about her awareness project.
The misconception that Parkinson’s disease is an old mans disease is false” – Omotola Thomas
In a quest to create awareness on Parkinson’s disease and to commemorate the yearly marking of parkinson’s day, Board Member, World Parkinson’s Coalition, Omotola Thomas in an interview with ARISE shares her experience after being diagnosed with the disease.
Let’s Talk Parkinson’s Disease
In this engaging episode of Nigeria Info 99.3, the host leads a heartfelt conversation about Parkinson’s disease, exploring its impact, challenges, and the growing efforts to support those affected across Africa.
The discussion features two inspiring guests: Omotola Thomas, founder of Parkinson’s Africa, and Maureen Desalu, chair of the Adelmi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation. Together, they share personal and professional insights into living with and addressing this neurodegenerative brain disorder.
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Neurologist Explains Symptoms, Others |Health Matters|
In this episode of Health Matters, host Mary Alale-Yusuf speaks with Dr. Femi Daniel about Parkinson’s disease — a progressive neurological condition that affects movement and coordination due to the gradual loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.
Dr. Daniel explains how Parkinson’s develops, the motor and non-motor symptoms patients experience, and why early detection is crucial. He discusses risk factors such as genetics, environmental toxins, and head trauma, and highlights how treatment focuses on symptom management, quality of life, and multidisciplinary care.
Parkinsonism (Parkinson Disease) With Dr. Caleb Adeagbo – Hello Nigeria
In this episode of Hello Nigeria, the discussion centers on Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that affects movement and motor control. The host welcomes Mr. Caleb Idomi Adabo, a neurological physiotherapist, to shed light on the causes, symptoms, and management of the disease — especially within the Nigerian context, where public awareness remains limited.
Omotola Thomas – On Living with Parkinson’s
I felt like silence, being silent about Parkinson’s equals subjugation, and I didn’t want that so I decided to put myself out there, reach out to other people with Parkinson’s.”
Realizing the lack of representation of and resources for people with Parkinson’s across Africa, Omotola founded Parkinson’s Africa, an organization dedicated to providing educational resources to those in Africa with the disease.
Is Parkinson’s contagious?
No, Parkinson’s is not contagious. It can not be spread through close contact with an affected person. No, Parkinson’s is not contagious. It can not be spread through close contact with an affected person.No, Parkinson’s is not contagious. It can not be spread through close contact with an affected person.No, Parkinson’s is not contagious. It […]
How does Parkinson’s disease progress?
This will be different for each person, but generally speaking, Parkinson’s progresses gradually, with symptoms slowly getting worse over time. In the earlier stages of the disease, many people are able to carry out their dailyfunctions as normal.
Reflections on World Parkinson’s Congress 2023: A Journey of Inspiration and Unity
As a representative of the Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation, my journey to the World Parkinson’s Congress 2023 in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain was nothing short of a transformative experience. The four days spent immersed in a sea of knowledge, compassion, and shared dedication left an indelible mark on my heart. With the echoes […]