Interviews
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
Jennifer Thornton: Connecting the Dots: Advocacy, Early Clues, and a New Hypothesis in Neurodegeneration
I am an independent researcher, caregiver-advocate, and the author of Saving My Family: The Rise of Parkinson’s. I hold a Bachelor of Science in…
February 13, 2026
Larry Grogin: Movement is Medicine: People with Parkinson’s Need Movement Just Like Everyone Else
Larry Grogin: Movement is Medicine: People with Parkinson’s Need Movement Just Like Everyone Else Please tell me a little about your background. I am…
February 12, 2026
Skye White: Supporting caregivers and raising awareness of Lewy Body Dementia, PD, PDD
I was a project manager for 30 years and then I became the primary caregiver for my partner a few years ago as he…
February 9, 2026
Linda Marie Furiate: Grateful to have Dystonia Guide my Path around the Sun to Help Serve Others
I am a US Air Force veteran who specializes in Intelligence and Communications. After leaving the military I embarked upon a career in Sales.…
February 8, 2026
Donna Parkhurst: Finding Joy, Purpose, and Voice After a Parkinson’s Diagnosis.
I am a wellness and clean-living advocate, a midlife women’s health coach, and a long-time leader in the clean beauty industry. For over a…
February 4, 2026
Justine Barretta: Raising Voices: A Family’s Fight for Parkinson’s Awareness
I come from a close-knit family impacted directly by Parkinson’s through my father, Frank. My professional work (Human Resources) centers around people, support, and…
January 30, 2026
Kim Bachmann: When Parkinson’s is Personal: A Speech-Language Pathologist Inspired by Her Mother
I’m the owner of Natural Speech and Language and have over 13 years experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist/Parkinson’s advocate. My focus has always been…
January 29, 2026
Joanie Rollins: The Truest Version of My Life
I grew up moving from place to place, mostly on or near Air Force bases, so change felt normal long before I even understood…
January 27, 2026
Divya Desai: Listening, Learning, and Advocating: An Occupational Therapy Perspective on Parkinson’s Care.
I am an occupational therapist, specializing in the rehabilitation of Parkinson’s disease. I am trained in the use of the LSVT-Big approach to care…
January 26, 2026