Carly Simon, the 83-year-old Grammy-winning singer, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In a statement, Simon shared her journey with the disease, explaining that it has taken her time to understand and adjust to the diagnosis.

Simon’s troubles began with arthritis in her knees and one of her hips, which led to joint replacement surgeries. However, the surgeries did not solve her mobility problems, and she eventually had to rely on considerable help to walk. After an extensive evaluation at the Mayo Clinic, she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

Simon has been taking medication to help with her movement and other symptoms. She also shared that she has been experiencing anxiety, depression, exhaustion, and apathy, which she described as one of the hardest things to explain. Simon said that working on her new album, ‘Comes in Waves,’ has provided her some relief and given shape to her days.

Simon thanked those who have helped her through her journey and acknowledged that her life has changed. She said that she is still learning how to live with Parkinson’s and how to accept it without feeling that she has surrendered something essential.

Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.