Patricia had spent more than 35 years nursing others when worsening balance and repeated falls disrupted her own life. Initial testing suggested parkinsonism, but her symptoms did not fully fit. A neurologist reviewing her case suspected normal pressure hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid in the brain.
Further testing supported that diagnosis. In August 2025, she underwent surgery to place a shunt to drain excess fluid. Her medical team reports continued improvement, including measurable progress in walking.
Now nearly 77, Patricia is tending flower beds again, with her husband helping and breaks between tasks. “I have to rest more than I used to, but I can do it,” she said.
