During an interview on Onda Cero Antequera, Ana Caballero, Gonzalo Parejo, and Juan Antonio Arrabal shared their personal experiences, highlighting the importance of giving visibility to this disease that predominantly affects men—nearly 80% of cases—and whose progression is unique to each individual.

Caballero emphasized that the disease is not exclusively linked to old age, sending a message of hope and normalization. For his part, Gonzalo Parejo recounted his diagnosis in 2016, after years of prior symptoms, demonstrating the difficulty of early detection and the importance of starting treatment in time to slow its progression.

Parejo also addressed the impact of the diagnosis on personal and professional life, which often requires a reevaluation of the future. However, he insisted that “life goes on,” highlighting the crucial role of associations as spaces for support, therapy, and coexistence. In line with this, Juan Antonio Arrabal mentioned micrographia as one of his first symptoms, a common sign of Parkinson's. Based on his experience, he advocated for adapted physical exercise as an essential tool for maintaining quality of life.

All three agreed on the importance of staying active, both physically and socially, and participating in therapies such as speech therapy, music therapy, or tai chi, offered by the association. Furthermore, they announced the fourth Provincial Parkinson's Meeting of Málaga, which will take place from April 17 to 19 at the CEULAJ in Mollina. This event will bring together associations from across the province and will feature workshops, conferences, and activities for patients, family members, and caregivers, whose role they consider “essential.”

The association, located on Toronjo Street in Antequera, invites all affected or interested individuals to seek information and participate, emphasizing that “early detection and timely treatment can make a difference.”