Dr. George Ackerman

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Many days, I find myself wondering if Mom is watching down on us.
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Many days, I find myself wondering if Mom is watching down on us.

Many days, I find myself wondering if Mom is watching down on us. Losing my mother—my best friend, my confidante, my guiding light—to Parkinson’s…

February 24, 2026
Steven Yellen: Living Parkinson’s: Turning Challenge into Purpose
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Steven Yellen: Living Parkinson’s: Turning Challenge into Purpose

I spent my career solving problems in engineering and business. When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 55, I eventually realized I needed to…

February 23, 2026
WPEC-CBS 12 Studios, A true dream came to life through advocacy
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WPEC-CBS 12 Studios, A true dream came to life through advocacy

A true dream came to life through advocacy — being invited to WPEC-CBS 12 Studios to sit down and speak with Sam Kerrigan on…

February 23, 2026
Joanne & Davy Faulkner:  Find your flow.   Live well with Parkinson’s
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Joanne & Davy Faulkner:  Find your flow.   Live well with Parkinson’s

Jo: I am a Shiatsu practitioner and Qi Gong teacher with over 35 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine. My work focuses on…

February 22, 2026
The 2026 APDA Optimism Walk, Palm Beach, Florida…. Lifechanging for me…
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The 2026 APDA Optimism Walk, Palm Beach, Florida…. Lifechanging for me…

The 2026 APDA Optimism Walk, Palm Beach, Florida…. Lifechanging for me… There are moments when I still feel alone — even with all of…

February 21, 2026
Why Speak Steady Exists
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Why Speak Steady Exists

Founder Story: Why Speak Steady Exists “Communication is life. When the voice weakens, connection weakens. My mission is to restore both.” I’ve spent my…

February 20, 2026
Gemma Darvill: Turning Parkinson’s into Purpose
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Gemma Darvill: Turning Parkinson’s into Purpose

Gemma Darvill: Turning Parkinson’s into Purpose Please tell me a little about your background. I’m Gemma Darvill, 35 years old and mum to Hudson,…

February 19, 2026
Elikem Bruce: PD AWARENESS: CHANGING THE NARRATION, ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME!!!
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Elikem Bruce: PD AWARENESS: CHANGING THE NARRATION, ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME!!!

I work as a Research Manager, Community Engagement and Involvement Lead, and Support Groups Lead for people with Parkinson’s disease. I started as a…

February 17, 2026
Sara Reis: Supporting symptom communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals
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Sara Reis: Supporting symptom communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals

I am Sara Reis, a technology-driven innovation advocate dedicated to translating scientific research into real-world solutions that improve people’s lives. Throughout my career, I…

February 16, 2026
Bruce Norquist: Like Icarus – Trying to Fly High when hamstrung by Life
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Bruce Norquist: Like Icarus – Trying to Fly High when hamstrung by Life

Bruce Norquist: Like Icarus – Trying to Fly High when hamstrung by Life Introduction Hello, my name is Bruce Norquist, from Urbandale, Iowa. I…

February 15, 2026