Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Hospitalized with Rare Brain Disorder
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon and prominent advocate for racial equality and economic justice, is currently being treated at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago after being diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disorder that affects walking, balance, eye movements, and swallowing.
For decades, Rev. Jackson has spent his life fighting for social justice, running for the US presidency twice, and leading the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, an organization dedicated to advancing these causes. Despite struggling with health issues in recent years, he remains a prominent figure in American civil rights activism.
PSP is often mistakenly referred to as Parkinson's disease; however, it has distinct symptoms including impaired vertical gaze control and postural instability, according to medical sources like the Mayo Clinic.
The cause of PSP is still unknown, but it is known that its primary risk factor is age, according to the Mayo Clinic. While there is no cure for PSP, early detection and treatment can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Rev. Jackson, 84 years old, has managed his condition for over a decade but requires ongoing care as he faces this new health challenge. His representatives have confirmed that he is currently receiving medical attention at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon and prominent advocate for racial equality and economic justice, is currently being treated at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago after being diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disorder that affects walking, balance, eye movements, and swallowing.
For decades, Rev. Jackson has spent his life fighting for social justice, running for the US presidency twice, and leading the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, an organization dedicated to advancing these causes. Despite struggling with health issues in recent years, he remains a prominent figure in American civil rights activism.
PSP is often mistakenly referred to as Parkinson's disease; however, it has distinct symptoms including impaired vertical gaze control and postural instability, according to medical sources like the Mayo Clinic.
The cause of PSP is still unknown, but it is known that its primary risk factor is age, according to the Mayo Clinic. While there is no cure for PSP, early detection and treatment can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Rev. Jackson, 84 years old, has managed his condition for over a decade but requires ongoing care as he faces this new health challenge. His representatives have confirmed that he is currently receiving medical attention at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago
. i mean, he's been open about his health issues before, so im guessing his condition has worsened over time. its crazy how some diseases can sneak up on you like that. anyway, gotta send our best vibes to rev jackson and his team 
, hope he gets the treatment he needs and can keep inspiring ppl for a while longer 
PSP ain't just Parkinson's, fam! 
Rev. Jackson deserves our love & support 
. WE SHOULD ALL BE WISHING HIM A FAST RECOVERY AND THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE 
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It's crazy to think about how much this man has been through and still pushing forward, fighting for justice & equality #JusticeForAll. At 84 yrs old, I'm like what else can you do right? 
but seriously, PSP is a harsh reality we should all be aware of and take care of our loved ones 
#BrainHealthMatters. Prayers sent to Rev Jackson's family and team during this tough time 
#PSPAwareness.
84 and still got psp who knows how much longer he'll last? and yeah it's always the same - 'early detection' sounds nice but what can we really do? just more bills and paperwork 
psp or parkinsons doesn't matter, they both suck.
. PSP sounds like such a tricky condition to live with - i can only imagine how hard it must be for him to manage his symptoms and keep fighting the good fight 
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gotta be tough for him to keep fighting for justice with this health issue hanging over his head 
just read about Rev Jesse Jackson being hospitalized with PSP... another victim of age, poor healthcare system and lack of funding for research 
I'm all for his advocacy work, but seriously, can't we do better than this? 
At least he has his team looking out for him, but what about the rest of us who are struggling with our own health issues? 
And to think PSP is still not fully understood... 
this is a cryin shame! 
that's so sad to hear about Rev. Jackson being hospitalized with PSP... I mean, I know he's an icon and all, but 84 is old for this kind of thing 
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. Don't get me wrong, the dude was a civil rights icon and all, but let's be real, 80 is old 
. I mean, even if it's rare brain disorder or not, eventually we're all gonna slow down a bit. He needs to just chill on the presidency runs and Rainbow PUSH Coalition thingy already 
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I don't know, but maybe instead of focusing on Rev. Jackson's health, let's focus on the actual cause of PSP or just how to make life better for everyone 
. We can still talk about social justice and whatnot without having him as some kinda symbol 