Rod Marino | Parkinson’s Foundation [Video]

Many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) try speech therapy to combat the changes in voice and speech that are often the earliest signs of Parkinson’s. But Rod Marino went a step further and purchased a karaoke machine so he could start singing on his own, in his basement.

Rod has lived with Parkinson’s for 24 years and has learned to battle the disease with a positive attitude, great sense of humor and a song. He keeps his body strong by staying active and riding a stationary bike every day. He keeps his mind sharp by being active in the community as a board member for the local senior center. He keeps his soul sharp through music. 

Rod found out about the Parkinson’s Foundation from one of his doctors when he was first diagnosed, who recommended visiting Parkinson.org for helpful information. Early on, Rod read that voice dysfunction and speech issuesare the earliest sign of …