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14. Although another local article I have doesn't mention what medications he is on

Mon Jun 18, 2018, 05:59 PM

Jun 2018

it does mention his therapy -

Former Governor Ed Rendell announces Parkinson's disease diagnosis

By Ali Gorman, R.N.
Updated 27 mins ago

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But he started treatment right away with physical therapy, including boxing and other workouts. His treatment also includes medication and mental exercises.

Heather Cianci, a physical therapist at Good Shepard Penn Partners said, "Because we know there is a cognitive slowness with Parkinson's, so there's a way to bring that to the forefront, stay ahead of it so we can slow it down."

There's no cure for Parkinson's but experts, such as Penn neurologist Matthew Stern, say the sooner someone is treated, the better. Governor Rendell says early treatment helped stabilize his condition.

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http://6abc.com/health/former-gov-ed-rendell-announces-parkinsons-diagnosis/3616519

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Best of luck to him RhodeIslandOne Jun 2018 #1

He is the master triangulator BumRushDaShow Jun 2018 #2

They don't make them like 'Fast Eddie' anymore! :) He is a Force, truly. appalachiablue Jun 2018 #4

That generation of WW2 babies (which includes Biden) BumRushDaShow Jun 2018 #6

Nothing like them, they saw so much, many had it hard & went through a lot. appalachiablue Jun 2018 #12

Well Rendell did send him this just a little over a week ago BumRushDaShow Jun 2018 #17

That is a wonderful letter from Rendell to Trump, June 8, '18. Well said & direct. appalachiablue Jun 2018 #20

Thanks for finding another source for that pic BumRushDaShow Jun 2018 #21

When I went back to visit my home town, Phila, I had a BigmanPigman Jun 2018 #5

"usually with Chris Matthews." BumRushDaShow Jun 2018 #7

Yes, Rendell is a native New Yorker DeminPennswoods Jun 2018 #9

Well he essentially wrapped himself into Philly BumRushDaShow Jun 2018 #10

I was in Phila during his mayoralty as well, DeminPennswoods Jun 2018 #11

Thanks! Will add to my list! BumRushDaShow Jun 2018 #15

That Philly crew could have their own Network! or news show, "Philly Hour," appalachiablue Jun 2018 #22

Ed loves politics, old style and life- plenty joi de vivre. Love the Philly gang! :) appalachiablue Jun 2018 #13

I'm From Philadelphia RobinA Jun 2018 #23

Large personality with tons of brains and energy. They don't make appalachiablue Jun 2018 #3

Sorry to hear it, but Rendell is obviously handling Hortensis Jun 2018 #8

Although another local article I have doesn't mention what medications he is on BumRushDaShow Jun 2018 #14

Thanks. Hope it's truly stabilized. Hortensis Jun 2018 #16

Sorry, but the disease is still progessing. Cold War Spook Jun 2018 #18

See post #14 which basically says the same. BumRushDaShow Jun 2018 #19