When Parkinson’s forced this Malaysian chef out of the kitchen

Then Parkinson’s disease made the work increasingly difficult. At 61, Tan has had to step away from the kitchen, leaving his family to absorb not only the effects of his illness but the loss of a steady income.

His daughter had to put her university studies on hold to work and help support the household, while his wife has taken on housekeeping work. The family is also caring for Tan’s eldest son, who has an intellectual disability.

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