Carly Simon’s Early Parkinson’s Clues Began as Arthritis

Carly Simon revealed she has Parkinson’s disease, whose early signs began with arthritis in her knees and a hip that required joint replacements; after a Mayo Clinic evaluation she was diagnosed, highlighting research showing a link between arthritis (especially osteoarthritis) and Parkinson’s, and noting apathy as a common non-motor symptom; she’s started treatment and continues to work on music, including a new album.