Dr. George Ackerman

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The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 14: The Emotional Toll of Diagnosis
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The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 14: The Emotional Toll of Diagnosis

Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. He now resides in Florida and works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost…

April 1, 2025
Welcome to April 2025…
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Welcome to April 2025…

Welcome to April 2025…thank you for your support! Please share and ask others to subscribe. No one is alone in this fight for a…

April 1, 2025
Spine Cord Stimulator Journey… By Dr. George Ackerman
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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 the technology… Day 1,…

March 31, 2025
What I have learned from decades of pain and dystonia By Tom Seaman
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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 years (as of 2025) living…

March 23, 2025
Spinal Cord Stimulator: Saving Grace or to be Continued? By Dr. George Ackerman
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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 heading to the Spinal Cord…

March 22, 2025
Policing and Parkinson’s Disease: Encounters, Training, and the Need for Awareness- Available Now!
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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 a cure.…

March 21, 2025
How does MR-guided Focused Ultrasound treat tremors? By Bobby Krause
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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 visual details, enabling accurate…

March 11, 2025
Creating Mindful Movement Classes for People with Parkinson’s Disease
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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 experience! Whether you're a friend,…

March 11, 2025
My PD Journey….  By Jorge Lopez
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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 a silent chronicle of…

March 9, 2025
Women & Parkinson 2025: A Day of Connection, Strength, and Relaxation
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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 around meeting, connecting, and…

March 9, 2025