Sir Dave Dobbyn: 'Some days I can't put a sentence together and finish it'
New Zealand musician Sir Dave Dobbyn is preparing for a concert while managing the cognitive and physical challenges of Parkinson's disease. He continues to engage in creative work and physical therapy to maintain his quality of life.
Why it matters
The story highlights the personal resilience of public figures living with chronic neurological conditions, raising awareness for Parkinson's disease.
Although Parkinson s disease makes his mornings hard, Sir Dave Dobbyn is writing a book and will perform a one-night show in Auckland next month.
The article is a human-interest profile with no political or controversial agenda.
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