Interviews
Joseph Barrett, Living in the Gray, a Survival Guide to Living with YOPD
I am a 43 year old, divorced father of three. 10,10,12. I live in New Jersey, and I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s…
June 30, 2025
Peter Dunlap-Shohl: A cartoonist takes on Parkinson’s Disease
Peter Dunlap-Shohl, to his shock, was diagnosed in 2002 with Parkinson’s disease. He was 43, and in no position to deal with an incurable,…
June 29, 2025
Shane Crimmins, YOPD ARE YOU AWARE? And Advocacy through TikTok
I grew up and live in Sacramento, Ca. I Graduated high school in 1984. I worked odd jobs until I was 22. I started…
June 27, 2025
Gary Appelsies: From Diagnosis to Determination: A Parkinson’s Patient’s Story
A seasoned and highly accomplished professional with experience in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. His expertise lies in supporting people of all ages…
June 27, 2025
John W. Kozyak, Both Parents Battled Parkinson’s Disease
I grew up in an industrial town outside of St. Louis and have been a lawyer for 50 years in Miami. Can you tell…
June 22, 2025
Paul Dennison: Humour, Heart and Hope Life in Rhyme
Hi, I'm Paul 60-year-old male, from Torquay UK, recently retired through ill health although remain active, married to Sharon 25 years this month. I…
June 21, 2025
Paula Abola, MSc: Hope in Motion: A Granddaughter’s Mission to Transform Parkinson’s Care
I’m Paula, a clinical researcher and an academic currently pursuing a PhD in Clinical Research. My focus is Parkinson’s Disease, both from a scientific…
June 17, 2025
Joan Miravite: Advocating for Optimizing Outcomes for Patients with PD
Joan Miravite, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP is a practicing Nurse Practitioner with over 24 years of experience working in Neurology, specializing in Movement…
May 9, 2025
Shawn Dunahue: The Fight We Didn’t Choose: Advocating for Those Living With Parkinson’s.
Shawn Dunahue is a seasoned sales and revenue operations advisor with over 30 years of experience helping businesses grow through strategic leadership, process optimization,…
May 5, 2025
Margarita Makoutonina: My Life Is A Journey For Empowering Others
Margarita and Svetlana Makoutonina are the founding directors of ParkiLife Australia Pty Ltd, World Parkinson Coalition’s organizational partner. Margarita Makoutonina is an Occupational Therapist…
April 30, 2025