Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Tim Brown- Giving Voice To Those Who Have None. Atypical Parkinsonism Awareness
Originally born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario to working-class parents. I’m the middle child of eight children–four boys and four…
February 15, 2024
Melinda Barkhuizen Ph.D. in Neuroscience Pharmacy
I am a pharmacist with a PhD in neuroscience and a PMP-certified project manager. I love solving biological puzzles with data and I am…
February 14, 2024
Margie Alley from PingPongParkinson- Gotta Keep Moving
I am a 60-year-old woman with 2 adult children who was diagnosed with PD at age 48. currently work p/t as a social worker…
February 13, 2024
Joanna LaFleur on Finding Joy in the Dementia Journey
Joanna has worked in the Dementia care field for over a decade, and she knows first-hand what it is like to care for a…
February 12, 2024
An interview with Rebecca Morgan, Empowering Voices: A Conversation with Parkinson Place Speech Therapy on October 22, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.
I have been a speech-language pathologist for over 30 years. I have primarily worked in the medical field with adults for the majority of…
February 12, 2024
Sarah Lambert on Advocacy
I grew up in Port Angeles, Washington and learned about Parkinson’s Disease when my father was diagnosed when I was in high school. At…
February 11, 2024
Ahmad Ashoori on Advocacy
I have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical engineering. I came to Canada in 2008 as a PhD student. My research focused on…
February 10, 2024
Liz Campbell Holroyd on Community Advocacy
My first motor symptom was a slight tremor in my ring finger on my right hand in February of 2010. I was officially diagnosed…
February 9, 2024
Indira Subramanian: Living well with PD
- I received my medical degree from the University of Toronto, Canada. I did my neurology residency and Movement Disorders fellowship training at UCLA.…
February 8, 2024
Matthew Moore from The Parkinson’s Play: The Power of Theatre to Battle PD
I am a performance artist, educator, and the Founder of Lamp and Light Productions with a Master of Fine Arts in classical acting from…
February 7, 2024
Addie Cunningham from Indiana Parkinson Foundation
I'm Addie Cunningham, and over the last 15 years, I've been fortunate to witness the growth and progress of the Indiana Parkinson Foundation. I'm…
February 6, 2024
Matt Couchman from Tremr Stories
I was born 53 years ago in the south of England where I spent a very happy childhood. I studied Computer Science at Hatfield…
February 6, 2024
Chris Duffy on Advocacy
I am Chris Duffy a 60-year-old man from Bury in Greater Manchester UK. I've been married to Linda for 14 years and I've been…
February 5, 2024
Bob Miller on Advocacy
I was in education for 39 years, retired early to become a full-time care partner for Victoria. Started out as a teacher/coach and moved…
February 3, 2024
Peter Hunt on Discovering Joy in Suffering through Everyday Kindness
Possessing an inspired writing style described as "beautifully authentic poetry in prose," Peter Hunt's stories—all real-life adventures—unfailingly advance uncommon perspectives and exceptional insights. Hunt…
February 2, 2024
Gerry Hill on a Parkinson’s Point of View
Gerry Hill on a Parkinson's Point of View on October 17, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your…
February 1, 2024
Paul Cannon on Advocacy
Born in Guildford, England Education Secondary - Royal Grammar School, Guildford Undergraduate - Natural Sciences (MA), Christ's College, Cambridge, England Graduate - PhD Medical…
January 31, 2024
An interview with Hans van Geluk from Parkinson-isme en Verkeersdeelnemer
In May 2019, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's. In my working life, I have been a driving instructor and driving anxiety coach for over…
January 30, 2024