01/12/2026
New Blog Post - By Randy Thurman
Five Years In: What Parkinson’s Has Taught Me and What I’m Still Fighting For
January 4, 2021.
That’s the day a neurologist confirmed what I’d been suspecting: I had Parkinson’s disease. I was 62, running a wealth management firm and planning projects that would extend for years to come.
I thought I was pretty sharp and knew what mattered in life. I had spent four decades helping people plan for retirement, with the degrees, credentials, and experience. I understood portfolios, probability, and preparation for uncertainty.
Turns out, I had a lot to learn.
Parkinson’s became an unwelcome but honest teacher. These lessons aren’t mine alone—they’re for anyone walking this path, whether you’re five days into your diagnosis or five years, like me.
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By Randy L. Thurman January 4, 2021. That’s the day a neurologist confirmed what I’d been suspecting: I had Parkinson’s disease. I was 62, running a wealth management firm and planning projects that…