Carly Simon opens up about Parkinson's diagnosis and its telltale signs
Carly Simon revealed on Instagram that she has Parkinson's disease, describing initial mobility challenges. The piece outlines common Parkinson's symptoms—movement issues such as tremor, stiffness, slowness, and balance problems—as well as mood symptoms like depression and anxiety, noting that non-movement signs can appear years before a diagnosis. It cites projections of about 25 million people worldwide with Parkinson's by 2050, and mentions risk-reduction through a Mediterranean-style diet and regular exercise, along with treatments like levodopa and deep brain stimulation. Simon says she remains active, continuing to write and record a new album.