Seattle couple shares decades-long Parkinson’s disease journey [Video]

SEATTLE — April is awareness month for Parkinson’s disease.

John Schofield was 33 years old when he was diagnosed with PD.

“Life’s not over,” said John, now 61. “Easy to get caught up in it and ask, ‘what’s going to happen next?'”

About 30 years later – John and his wife Suzie continue to adapt and live life fully with their son, Buckley, who is now a freshman in high school.

“Family is especially important. They’re with you every day,” John said. 

Both John and Suzie credit support they receive from outside their family including the community support from the APDA.

“For us, John was so young [when he was diagnosed,” Suzie said. “I think we really leaned on family and he had an incredible support at …