Parkinson's took her words, her steps, her songs — but the poker face? That bluff's still working.

I thought Parkinson’s had taken my mum away. Then we began playing poker

A woman with advanced Parkinson's disease, largely unresponsive, briefly reconnects with her daughter during a video call when they play poker. The familiar card game momentarily brings her back, offering a poignant reminder of the person beneath the disease.

Source: I thought Parkinson’s had taken my mum away. Then we began playing poker — Sydney Morning Herald

A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Aug 6, 2026.

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