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How caregivers can still live an
amazing life in the face of
an adverse life-changing event
POSITIVELY
UNSHAKEABLE

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SHOUT OUT TO HEALTHCARE
PROVIDERS
(both family and professionals)
RTBDA

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RTBDA
The Unidentified Ultrasound Nurse
The Observant Neurologist
The Family Caregiver

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Life-changing Events
Everyone experiences
Adverse Life-changing
Events - Biography

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Getting Off the Emotional Rollercoaster

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This is your wake-up call to Get Over It

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THE PROVERBIAL BUCK STOPS HERE
I am ultimately responsible for my own
well being.
Applies to both Patients AND Caregivers

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Live an Amazing Life
You can, not only live well,
but you may also be able to
live an Amazing Life.

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COMMIT
Pick a Date to Start and
Set it in Concrete.

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MY DAILY ACTION STEPS
What are my Daily Action Steps in Living an Amazing
Life with Parkinson’s now and into the future?
1) Learn as much as I can about the disease – How?

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KNOWLEDGE
 Parkinson’s Associations Newsletters
 Internet Research
 Support Groups
 Movement Disorder Specialists
 Employment Law Attorney
 Disability Benefits Attorney
 Financial Advisor

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MY DAILY ACTION STEPS
What are my Daily Action Steps in Living an Amazing
Life with Parkinson’s now and into the future?
1) Learn as much as I can about the disease – How?
2) Put only healthy things into my body – What?

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Nutrition
 Eat only “clean foods” - veggies, greens, organic,
gluten-free, pasta, Non-GMO, real fruit, nuts, etc.
 Drink only filtered water - no sugary drinks, no
soda, no diet soda, no, no, no …
 Seek out Farmer Markets
 Seriously consider cutting animal protein out of
your diet - hamburgers, ribs, hot dogs, bacon, etc.
 NO fast food - prepare meals in advance
 NO fried food - use a grill (roasted veggies

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MY DAILY ACTION STEPS
What are my Daily Action Steps in Living an Amazing
Life with Parkinson’s now and into the future?
1) Learn as much as I can about the disease – How?
2) Put only healthy things into my body – What?
3) Exercise every day beyond my comfort zone – Where?

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Daily Exercise
 Stretch, Sweat, Strengthen
 Beyond your comfort zone
 “Forced” Exercise

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MY DAILY ACTION STEPS
What are my Daily Action Steps in Living an Amazing
Life with Parkinson’s now and into the future?
1) Learn as much as I can about the disease – How?
2) Put only healthy things into my body – What?
3) Exercise every day beyond my comfort zone – Where?
4) Maintain a positive attitude – When?

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Positive Attitude

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Life ain’t always beautiful
Sometimes it's just plain hard
Life can knock you down,
it can break your heart….
But the struggles make you stronger
And the changes make you wise
No, life ain’t always beautiful
But it's a beautiful ride
What a beautiful ride.
- songwriter Gary Allan

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MY DAILY ACTION STEPS
What are my Daily Action Steps in Living an Amazing
Life with Parkinson’s now and into the future?
1) Learn as much as I can about the disease – How?
2) Put only healthy things into my body – What?
3) Exercise every day beyond my comfort zone – Where?
4) Maintain a positive attitude – When?
5) Stay engaged – How? What? Where? When?

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Stay Engaged

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INTENSITY, DRIVE, DISCIPLINE,
DETERMINATION, WILL
Find the WILL within you to perform these
Daily Action Steps – every one of us has the
Strength inside us

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TRIBE
Establish and Nurture your Support System

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MEET TEAM
BAUMANN

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President of Nutrition & Exercise
Bernadette
Baumann

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President of Emotional Support
Ollie
Baumann

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FAITH
 Have Faith in Yourself
YOU ARE NOT PARKINSON’S
YOU HAVE PARKINSON’S,
IT DOES NOT HAVE YOU
RE-INVENT YOURSELF
GET PASSED THE EMOTIONAL
ROLLERCOASTER

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FAITH IN YOURSELF

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Have Faith in your Higher Power
(everything happens for the best,
or, at least, FOR A REASON)

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Silver Lining of Parkinson’s
 Poker
 Rockstar Parking
 Every party needs a designated martini shaker
 “Blinders” have been removed
 Humbling Experience
 The “BOND”
 Actions of care partners speak louder than words

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Have Faith that your Life has Purpose and
Uncover your Purpose

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What is your PURPOSE?
"Too often we underestimate
the power of a touch, a smile,
a kind word, a listening ear,
an honest compliment,
or the smallest act of caring,
all of which have the potential
to turn a life around."
- Leo Buscaglia

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MY PURPOSE
 To spread awareness and information
 To inspire patients (Parkinson’s and other)
 To motivate family caregivers
 To encourage healthcare professionals
By presenting or meeting in small groups:
ANYWHERE - ANYTIME

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MY BOOKS (website & amazon)

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THANK YOU
To contact me, GO TO:
JohnBaumann.com
or Email me at:
JohnDecideSuccess@gmail.com