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Soon after her diagnosis, she began looking for ways to stay active and informed. That search led her to the Huntsville Hospital Parkinson’s Care Clinic, which provides comprehensive care and support for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Through the clinic, she found programs that quickly became a meaningful part of her routine—from exercise classes that build strength and mobility to speech therapy designed to maintain voice and communication. What began as speech therapy even evolved into something unexpected: a Parkinson’s choir made up of fellow participants who gather to sing together and encourage one another.

Instead, Cindee now speaks openly about Parkinson’s and encourages others to explore the programs available through the clinic.

“I don’t have any problem saying the ‘P word’ anymore,” she said.

Her family continues to be a steady source of encouragement.

“My kids are close to each other and love being together,” she said. “They rally around me. Those are the best kids.”

Programs like those offered through the Huntsville Hospital Parkinson’s Care Clinic are made possible in part through community grants and generous donor support, including funding from the Parkinson’s Foundation. Knowing that people she may never meet have invested in these services means a great deal to her.

“Oh my gosh, it makes me grateful,” Cindee said. “The programs are a big part of the reason I’m doing as well as I am. I just have an immense amount of gratitude.”

Today, Cindee continues to teach piano, stay active in her classes and sing with the Parkinson’s choir – surrounded by family, friends and a community that understands the journey.

With the care, support and connection she has found through the Huntsville Hospital Parkinson’s Care Clinic, she isn’t just living with Parkinson’s. She is living fully.