Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
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
Katherine Autin CEO/Founder, BCPA (Board Certified Patient Advocate) Parkinson Partners, LLC
Katherine served on the Louisville Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana’s (PSCKY) Board of Directors for four years and then joined the staff as Director…
January 29, 2024
Celeste Harris from the Houston Area Parkinson Society
Celeste Harris, LMSW Director of Social Services Houston Area Parkinson Society I’m from a small town in South Texas (Brownsville), came to Houston for…
January 28, 2024
Dawn Loftin on Yoga Therapy for PD
Dawn Loftin on Yoga Therapy for PD on October 15, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background.…
January 27, 2024
Russell Joye on My Dad Fought the Good Fight
My father was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2010. While working in the healthcare technology space, I came across a body of research surrounding…
January 26, 2024
Annelien Oosterbaan, MD/PhD, a young woman with Parkinson’s disease on a mission!
I am a 40-year-old mother of 4 (2, 8, 10 and 12 years old) and together with my boyfriend Govert live in Rotterdam, The…
January 25, 2024
Massimiliano Iachini from Associazione Italiana Giovani
Massimiliano Iachini from Associazione Italiana Giovani Parkinsoniani on Septhember 26, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background.…
January 25, 2024