Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Ripley Fricano, Nursing & the People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council
Ripley Fricano, Nursing & the People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council (PPAC), Parkinson’s Foundation on December 31, 2024. Please tell me a little about your…
December 31, 2024
Lisa Tataryn: Empowering Parkinson’s Patients: Neurofeedback Technology as a Tool for Change
As a teenager, I watched my mother find relief from dystonia through biofeedback, inspiring me to pursue neuroscience and discover neurofeedback’s potential for movement…
December 28, 2024
Nancy Poland Advocating for Parkinson’s Patients and Caregivers.
With grace and hope, Nancy Poland provides written and spoken communication on caregiving, loss, and other valuable topics. A life-long resident of the Twin…
December 7, 2024
Herb Lair: Finding Your Happy Place
Founded a technology company in the Ozarks and took cable TV billing and management software system nationally and globally to over. 50 countries Please…
November 20, 2024
Sharon Hampton: Making Parkinson’s My Partner
I’m originally from Ireland and moved to Australia when I was 11. I live with my partner, and I have 4 dogs and 3…
November 4, 2024
VILIM ball against Parkinson’s disease hand tremors
/Please tell me a little about your background. VILIMED is a medical technology company located in Lithuania, Northern Europe. We developed a groundbreaking medical…
November 4, 2024
Harry Starkey: Joining the fight to improve outcomes and find a cure for PWPs with enthusiasm and passion- Parkinson’s Association of Northern California
I’m a mechanical engineer and athlete. Professionally, I’ve worked in the water space here in California managing water districts, mostly focused on agricultural water…
November 4, 2024
Robyn Cotton: Raising Parkinson’s Awareness through novels
Robyn Cotton is a Kiwi who was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease at age 56. Since that time, she has been determined to…
October 15, 2024
Larry Linton: It’s not about the climb. It’s about the descent
Born and raised in South Africa. Lawyer in three jurisdictions: South Africa, New Zealand and Ontario, Canada. Corporate immigration lawyer for thirty years. Outside…
October 15, 2024
Todd Shoemaker: The Blessed Overcomer
Born and raised in West Palm Beach. Graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Worked 25 years in Juvenile Justice. Married 25 years. Reside in…
October 12, 2024
Chris Hamper: The Parkinson’s Project
Chris Hamper: The Parkinson's Project on October 9, 2024. Please tell me a little about your background. I am a physics teacher and writer.…
October 9, 2024
Kevin Lockette: The Hawaii Parkinson Guy
/Please tell me a little about your background. Kevin started with Medtronic Neuromodulation Deep Brain Stimulation in May of 2013 after 23 years of…
September 30, 2024
Quinton Didone: PD and Advocacy
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and Dystonia in 2021 at the age 26. It brought me to my breaking point in 2022, but God…
September 29, 2024
Traci Aday: the importance of exercise and being your own Advocate
My name is Traci Aday and I am a LPTA-NCS at the Parkinson's Care Clinic in Madison, Alabama. I also coach five classes a…
September 28, 2024
Kim Mortson: Body Design
I’m 64 and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s January 2018 however I had motor symptoms since October 2015. I am a Personal Trainer who has…
September 26, 2024
Akemi Mercedes: Your Story is Medicine: Healing, Wellness & Empowerment for Parkinson’s
Akemi Mercedes: Your Story is Medicine: Healing, Wellness & Empowerment for Parkinson’s on September 25, 2024 Please tell me a little about your background.…
September 25, 2024
Michelle Garratt- Focus on What CAN I DO versus What I can’t
Born April 14, 1965, at Camp Pendleton Marine Base, Oceanside, California When people ask me where I am from all over the USA. My…
September 24, 2024
Claudio Semplicini: Walk better, Walk longer with ExoBand
I’m Claudio Semplicini, MD, PhD, neurologist and Medical Director of Moveo, Padua, Italy. I was graduated in 2007 from the University of Padua Medical…
September 6, 2024