I work for Parkinson’s UK (PT) and I retired from my career as a College Tutor a couple of years ago.
Interests: Music, film, playing piano and writing music.
Hi there. So, what makes this blog...
Finding balance: Living a fulfilled life with Parkinson’s Disease. By Traci Aday
A Parkinson’s diagnosis can be very overwhelming. You are suddenly thrust into this new world involving medications, doctor visits, and lifestyle changes. And...
The Heartbreak and Motivation Behind Parkinson’s Advocacy
By: Erika Ganong, Vice President, National Parkinsons Institute
My journey with Parkinson’s advocacy is deeply personal, shaped not only by my own experience with Essential Tremors and Dystonia but...
Today we saw A Beautiful Noise the musical based on the life and music of Neil Diamond who is battling Parkinson's Disease today. https://abeautifulnoisethemusical.com/
I loved it but I do wish he had mentioned the term...
An Urgent Call to Action! By Dr George Ackerman (Sharon's Son)
There is an urgent need for PD awareness throughout the law enforcement field and a call to action for the PD community and all...
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NEW BOOK RELEASED!
Policing...
Sharon's son, George
1/1/2020……. I lost my mother, Sharon, due to Parkinson's disease. I wanted to share my thoughts and ideas on tough topics in caregiving and send thoughts and prayers for others diagnosed...
I have Parkinson’s disease (PD). I do not let it run my life. I will fight it, and I will never give up. If you are reading this, I suspect you, or someone you...
Repetition: The Neurological Secret Sauce:
We think of repetition as boring. Yet it is crucial for mastering everything. By Stan A. Goldberg Ph.D
How can something consisting of three pounds of fat, water, protein, carbohydrates,...
Parkinson’s is not a Four-Letter Word
By, Margaret Preston, Power Over Parkinson’s
“Parkinson’s” is a word we say every day in our house. Whether it’s because we’re talking about our nonprofit, Power Over Parkinson’s (“POP”),...