Blogs

Spine Cord Stimulator Journey… By Dr. George Ackerman

 My journey after 4 back surgeries and every procedure available…. Now the Spine cord Stimulator- Failed but not because of

What I have learned from decades of pain and dystonia By Tom Seaman

What I have learned from decades of pain and dystonia By Tom Seaman   As I reflect on my 24

Spinal Cord Stimulator: Saving Grace or to be Continued? By Dr. George Ackerman

My fear that the pain will continue for decades to come….   After four failed back surgery attempts, I am

Policing and Parkinson’s Disease: Encounters, Training, and the Need for Awareness- Available Now!

Dedicated to the entire law enforcement community and Parkinson’s community because we are in this fight together for awareness and hope for

How does MR-guided Focused Ultrasound treat tremors? By Bobby Krause

How does MR-guided Focused Ultrasound treat tremors? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) aids surgeons by providing high-resolution images that offer precise

Creating Mindful Movement Classes for People with Parkinson’s Disease

August 15-17, 2025, at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY.   Join Char Grossman and her team members for an unforgettable

My PD Journey…. By Jorge Lopez

I was once someone who took stability for granted. At 54, life had etched its lessons into my face—each line

Women & Parkinson 2025: A Day of Connection, Strength, and Relaxation

On May 23, 2025, it’s happening again: the Women & Parkinson Event! A special day for women with Parkinson’s, centered

Helping Children to Understand Parkinson’s By Michelle Lane

When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2000, I first thought of my three children and of how my diagnosis

Winning Over Parkinson’s: A Path to Strength, Hope, and Expert Insights Are You or a Loved One Affected by Parkinson’s?

Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be challenging, but access to the right knowledge and expert guidance can empower patients,

Moving On… By Esther Labib-Kiyarash

Today marks 2 years since my diagnosis with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. Last year I spent the day reflecting, looking

For Most of My Adult Life. By Jennifer Crowder

Not every day is great at Rock Steady, which is a big reason why I love the program. Every day

The Dangers of Medical Gas Lighting By Dawn Howard

An individual will seek care in an emergency department, to get immediate relief from what is ailing them. Why does

Entanglement of my Parkinson’s Medications By Tincy Binu

Living and working with Parkinson’s is a mission. A mission to overcome the challenges and stumbling blocks on the way,

NeuroBallet for Parkinson’s By Gaia Forlani

(Powered by the Parkinson Performance Centre) NeuroBallet is a groundbreaking method combining ballet, neuroscience and athletic conditioning. A special program

Will the sky clear up… By Wendy van Wijk-Lugthart

Will the sky clear up and the sun shine brightly? By Wendy van Wijk-Lugthart (Wendy’s Parkinson Journey) – February 18,

Music Therapy and PD By Alexis Baker, MT-BC, CDP

“Music’s ability to heal, to provide a brighter day, to promote physical and mental health, knows no boundaries of language

Michael and Rebecca’s Journey…. Together.

Michael and Rebecca Whelan met in the summer of 1969, a time when bell-bottoms were all the rage, and the air was

“A Story of Hope: back to a future without Parkinson’s disease” by Germán Schmidl

The “Back to the Future” trilogy, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael J. Fox, is one of the most

Public Figures, Celebrities and PD Warriors Diagnosed with PD

By Sharon’s Son, George Videos & Messages from many battling PD, Caregivers and Advocates https://www.togetherforsharon.com/pd-warriors-celebrities/   Sports Athletes   Muhammad

David Sangster. Age of diagnosis: 29. Year diagnosed: 2011. DBS in 2019.

I work for Parkinson’s UK (PT) and I retired from my career as a College Tutor a couple of years

Finding balance: Living a fulfilled life with Parkinson’s Disease. By Traci Aday

Finding balance: Living a fulfilled life with Parkinson’s Disease. By Traci Aday   A Parkinson’s diagnosis can be very overwhelming.

The Heartbreak and Motivation Behind Parkinson’s Advocacy by Erika Ganong

The Heartbreak and Motivation Behind Parkinson’s Advocacy By: Erika Ganong, Vice President, National Parkinsons Institute My journey with Parkinson’s advocacy

A Beautiful Noise, the Musical -Neil Diamond

Today we saw A Beautiful Noise​ the musical based on the life and music of Neil Diamond​ who is battling Parkinson’s

An Urgent Call to Action!

  An Urgent Call to Action! By Dr George Ackerman (Sharon’s Son) There is an urgent need for PD awareness

Exercise and Parkinson’s disease By Ron Thomas

I have Parkinson’s disease (PD).  I do not let it run my life.  I will fight it, and I will

Repetition: The Neurological Secret Sauce. By Stan A. Goldberg Ph.D

Repetition: The Neurological Secret Sauce: We think of repetition as boring. Yet it is crucial for mastering everything. By Stan

Parkinson’s is not a Four-Letter Word By, Margaret Preston

Parkinson’s is not a Four-Letter Word By, Margaret Preston, Power Over Parkinson’s   “Parkinson’s” is a word we say every

My Experience with the MRI/Focused Ultrasound By Steve Squires

In 2000, I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD).  What brought all of this on was I was

Re-Illustrating the 5 Stages of Parkinson’s with Women

Illustrator Barbara Salsberg Mathews, diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2020, is remaking the stereotype image of the old white man going through

Sports: Bowling and Parkinson’s Disease

Sports: Bowling and Parkinson’s Disease   When we think of sports many times, bowling may not be the first at

The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 12C: The TikTok Ban & PD Awareness is not Political!

Sharon’s son, George 1/1/2020……. I lost my mother, Sharon, due to Parkinson’s disease. I wanted to share my thoughts and

The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Disease. Tracking the beginning, when it became Law and the future!

The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Disease. Tracking the beginning, when it became Law and the future! Q & A