BILL Jones, 76, a retired sheep shearer, former horse racer and trainer and vintage car enthusiast from Williamstown, has been living with Parkinsons disease for more than 10 years.

How did you find out you had Parkinsons disease?

Roughly 11 years ago, I was experiencing a lot of trouble swallowing, so I visited my GP who then referred me to an ear, nose and throat specialist.

The specialist thought I might have Parkinsons disease, so he referred me to a neurologist.

The next day I visited a neurologist, who performed a brain scan, which confirmed I had Parkinsons disease.

How does the disease effect you?

Im a bit slower with my movements, for example, my right leg tends to freeze every now and then.

My leg doesnt receive the message to step forward at times.

Without management, I also experience hand tremors.

How is the disease treated?

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