Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Michelle Griffin on Motorcycles & Living with PD
My name is Michelle. I live in rural Suffolk in the UK. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's on June 27th, 2016, on what would…
December 12, 2023
Sarah Turner, CEO & Co-Founder CeraThrive
Sarah Turner has a postgraduate degree in Clinical Neuroscience from Roehampton University in London. She also holds BSc degrees in Psychological Sciences and Nutritional…
December 11, 2023
Heather Simpson Occupational Therapist from the UF Health Rehab-Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases
Heather Simpson graduated with a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science in 2007 and her Master’s in Occupational Therapy (OT) in 2009, both from…
December 10, 2023
Laura Louizos from the Coleen Cunningham Foundation for PSP Awareness
Laura Louizos from the Coleen Cunningham Foundation for PSP Awareness on September 5, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Can you provide a brief…
December 9, 2023
Kristen L. Matulis, The Story of a Nurse Practitioner in Movement Disorder
My name is Kristen Matulis and I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Austin and a Doctor…
December 8, 2023
Barrie Smith on awareness through TikTok
Barrie Smith on Awareness through TikTok on September 5, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background. My…
December 8, 2023
Leslie Davidson on Advocacy
Leslie Davidson on Advocacy on September 20, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background. I am a…
December 7, 2023
Amy Decker from Senior Helpers
I started my journey with seniors in South Florida at an Elder Law Firm in 2013 where I became an assistant, a notary, and…
December 6, 2023
Dr Silvia Del Din , Bioengineering & neurodegenerative diseases
I am Dr Silvia Del Din. I have received my Bachelor's Degree in Information Engineering in 2006 and my Master's Degree (cum laude) in…
December 5, 2023
Dr. Brandy Archie from Ask Samie
I am Dr. Brandy Archie, occupational therapist for the past 16 years with a focus on aging in place. My expertise lies in empowering…
December 4, 2023
Michael Ziomek, Esq. Director, The Shovel Crew Foundation
I am 41 years old. I am a licensed attorney in Washington DC and in Arizona. I am married to Kirsten, and we have…
December 4, 2023
Kabugo Hannington from Parkinson’s si buko Uganda
My name is Hannington Kabugo am the last born and only boy at home born on April 8, 1984 went to school and joined…
December 4, 2023
Elisabeth Ildal Nielsen on Triumphing over PD
I’m born in Aalborg, Denmark 1959. I have 3 siblings. My parents are still alive, 82 years old and still strong. I have been…
December 3, 2023
Tiago Fleming Outeiro, Biochemist from Young Parkies Portugal
Tiago Outeiro graduated in Biochemistry at the University of Porto and did his PhD thesis at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical research – MIT.…
December 1, 2023
Barbara Salsberg Mathews from Mime Over Mind
BARBARA SALSBERG MATHEWS wrote and illustrated two children’s books published by Annick Press when she was a teen. She studied mime in Paris, and…
November 30, 2023
Carrie Aalberts, aka Dementia Darling
Carrie Aalbers aka Dementia Darling has her Master of Science focused in Gerontology and has eleven years experience working in senior care and technology.…
November 29, 2023
Dr. Zoltan Mari, Neurologist Parkinson’s Disease
Please tell me a little about your background. I am a neurologist specializing in Parkinson's & movement disorders. Can you tell me more about…
November 29, 2023
Tanya Lesstrange The Shaky Lifter
I was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the age of 42, and I'm now 51 years old. My involvement in Parkinson's awareness began to help…
November 28, 2023