Dr. George Ackerman
Dernice Rongo, My Life in Motion: Creating Hope Through Art and Parkinson’s Advocacy
My name is Dernice Rongo. I am a proud Cook Islands woman, wife, mother of five, artist, small business owner and Parkinson’s advocate living…
August 25, 2026
An interview with Christine Rowley, From Caregiver to Advocate: A Nurse’s Journey with Parkinson’s
I'm a registered nurse in general neurology, and I'm also a mom of two. I earned my BSN from William Paterson University of New…
August 24, 2026
Jen Zupon, Turning Parkinson’s Into Purpose
Jen Zupon is a Young-Onset Parkinson’s advocate who uses her personal experience to educate, empower, and support others living with Parkinson’s and their families.…
August 23, 2026
Heavy Metals, Pesticide Exposure, and Agriculture: Environmental Risks and Parkinson’s Disease
Heavy Metals, Pesticide Exposure, and Agriculture: Environmental Risks and Parkinson’s Disease Movement, balance, coordination, and many non-motor functions are all impacted by Parkinson's disease,…
August 23, 2026
Justin Neill: Advocacy and New Goals!
I was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California, where he developed a lifelong love of surfing, cycling, and being outdoors. At 36, I…
August 16, 2026
Ellen Stadler, The Cards I am Holding
I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD) in November 2017 at age 46 as my 25-year marriage was coming to an end,…
August 13, 2026
Rene Zarate, The True Dark Side of Parkinson’s
I was born in Viña del Mar, Chile, and moved to the United States 32 years ago, where I built my own business and…
August 10, 2026
Mike Lu: More Than a Diagnosis: Turning Parkinson’s Into Purpose
My name is Michael Lu, and I am a School Psychologist, athlete, husband, and Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) advocate. My journey with Parkinson’s began…
August 9, 2026
Parkinson’s Journal
💙 Thank You, Parkinson’s Journal — Sharon’s Story Will Never Be ForgottenA heartfelt thank you to Parkinson’s Journal for featuring our journey in “George…
August 9, 2026
Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial
Spinal Cord Stimulator Update The SCS trial went well, and after having four failed low-back surgeries, I’m feeling very hopeful.During the trial, it took…
August 9, 2026