the daily life of Jean-Pierre Descombes, affected by Parkinson’s

Troublemaker of the “20h Games” in the 70s and 80s, Jean-Pierre Descombes laughs today at his antics of the past. He continues to organize games at home, despite the illness. “Sometimes I do small parties, and sometimes I am invited to a party committee. But it’s above all a pastime to forget about Parkinson’s.”, he confides. He also devotes himself to his other passion, nature. But with caution, because he loses his balance.

The disease is gaining ground

“It’s a life that is very different from one person to another. Some have tremors, I don’t tremble. Some, including me, have problems walking, balance. And important, for me this which is more serious is that I move my head“, he explains. Resolutely active, he commits himself with enthusiasm to work that requires attention. In ten years, the disease has gained ground. He takes his medication every day at a fixed time. His family l surrounds with affection If writing has become difficult, Jean-Pierre Descombes continues to play with words.