Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Dr. Rene Anand- Making the Impossible Plausible and then Possible in Parkinson’s Therapeutics
Dr. Rene Anand has a master’s degree with training in Chemical/Quantum Physics from the India Institute of Technology, Madras. He was mentored for his…
April 16, 2024
Elizabeth Peñate on Advocacy
I am Sonia Elizabeth Peñate Romero from El Salvador, a 46-year-old lawyer, diagnosed in 2017 with Parkinson's condition, mother of two little girls Maria…
April 15, 2024
Charlotte Juarez on Advocacy
Charlotte Juarez was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in March 2021 at age 51. Although the news was devastating, she was determined to not let Parkinson’s…
April 15, 2024
Laura Olmos, Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful.
My name is Laura Olmos, I live in Nuevo Laredo in Mexico, border with Laredo, Texas in the United States. I was diagnosed with…
April 15, 2024
Sara Bastiaensen: Road to Finding a Cure
I got diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2022 at 33 years old. I have a 6-year-old son (Colt) and I live in Belgium. I’ve…
April 14, 2024
David Gebhart, Still in shock? That’s Life with Parkinson’s
David was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease in May of 2017 at age 43, but had been having symptoms up to 8-10 years…
April 13, 2024
Alison Geymer Physical Therapist, Big Heart Center for Parkinson’s Wellness: Beyond BIG; Comprehensive Wellness to Tackle Parkinson’s
Dr. Alison Geymer has been treating the neurological population for 17 years. Since 2016, she has been running group exercise classes for people with…
April 12, 2024
Mary Crescenzo: How the Arts Can Foster Connection and Communication with persons with dementia and Parkinson’s.
Mary Crescenzo is recipient of a 2022 Maude’s Award for Innovations in Alzheimer’s Care which honors her pioneer work in arts engagement through her…
April 11, 2024
Angela Halpern from LSVT LOUD: From Passion to Purpose: A quest to empower people with Parkinson’s
Ms. Halpern is an expert in voice/speech disorders and treatment efficacy research for people with Parkinson’s disease. She is the Chief Clinical Officer for…
April 10, 2024
Angela & Karl Robb from RobbWorks: Over 40 years Living Well with Parkinson’s and Still Learning
Karl Robb has had Young Onset Parkinson’s disease (PD) for over thirty years. With symptoms since he was seventeen years old, Karl was diagnosed…
April 9, 2024
Mary Kay, Veteran & Valley Women Opening Parkinson’s-Specific Exercise Facility with two goals in mind: Consistency & Connection.
Mary Kay Junis is a strength & conditioning coach for seniors and adults with PD. Originally from Chicago, she moved to the valley after…
April 9, 2024
Dr. Becca Miller, Associate Professor at Yale University, clinical psychologist and Parkinson’s advocate
Becca Miller is an Associate Professor at Yale University, a clinical psychologist and Parkinson’s advocate living and working in New Haven, CT, USA. She…
April 9, 2024
Debbie Compton, Certified Caregiver Advocate: Aliens in the House, now what?!
Debbie Compton is a three-time caregiver for parents with different forms of Dementia, Alzheimer’s , Parkinson’s and Vascular Dementia. She is a Certified Caregiving…
April 6, 2024
An interview with Interview Jessica Galgano PhD from Open Lines Speech and Communication & LSVT Global, Inc.
I am a speech-language pathologist and the Founder and CEO of Open Lines® Speech and Communication. My personal experience growing up with a parent…
April 5, 2024
John Andrejack, PAIR for the Parkinson’s Foundation: This Is A Message Of Hope!
John is 57 years old, a lifelong educator, husband, father of an amazing atypical kid, Patient Advocate in Research (PAIR) for the Parkinson’s Foundation,…
April 4, 2024
Snehal Amembal on Advocacy & Poetry
Snehal Amembal on Advocacy & Poetry on September 28, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background. I…
April 3, 2024
An interview with Donna Schoenherr from Ballet4Life
Donna Schoenherr from Ballet4Life on September 24, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background. I am from…
April 3, 2024
Sabine Woertman from Advocacy in the Netherlands: Passion for Dance, I live and dance with Parkinson’s.
I have been dancing since my early childhood and worked as a movement therapist in promoting healthy activity. I had a practice for movement…
April 3, 2024