Blogs

NeuroBallet for Parkinson’s By Gaia Forlani

(Powered by the Parkinson Performance Centre) NeuroBallet is a groundbreaking method combining ballet, neuroscience and athletic conditioning. A special program

Will the sky clear up… By Wendy van Wijk-Lugthart

Will the sky clear up and the sun shine brightly? By Wendy van Wijk-Lugthart (Wendy’s Parkinson Journey) – February 18,

Music Therapy and PD By Alexis Baker, MT-BC, CDP

“Music’s ability to heal, to provide a brighter day, to promote physical and mental health, knows no boundaries of language

Michael and Rebecca’s Journey…. Together.

Michael and Rebecca Whelan met in the summer of 1969, a time when bell-bottoms were all the rage, and the air was

“A Story of Hope: back to a future without Parkinson’s disease” by Germán Schmidl

The “Back to the Future” trilogy, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael J. Fox, is one of the most

Public Figures, Celebrities and PD Warriors Diagnosed with PD

By Sharon’s Son, George Videos & Messages from many battling PD, Caregivers and Advocates https://www.togetherforsharon.com/pd-warriors-celebrities/   Sports Athletes   Muhammad

David Sangster. Age of diagnosis: 29. Year diagnosed: 2011. DBS in 2019.

I work for Parkinson’s UK (PT) and I retired from my career as a College Tutor a couple of years

Finding balance: Living a fulfilled life with Parkinson’s Disease. By Traci Aday

Finding balance: Living a fulfilled life with Parkinson’s Disease. By Traci Aday   A Parkinson’s diagnosis can be very overwhelming.

The Heartbreak and Motivation Behind Parkinson’s Advocacy by Erika Ganong

The Heartbreak and Motivation Behind Parkinson’s Advocacy By: Erika Ganong, Vice President, National Parkinsons Institute My journey with Parkinson’s advocacy

A Beautiful Noise, the Musical -Neil Diamond

Today we saw A Beautiful Noise​ the musical based on the life and music of Neil Diamond​ who is battling Parkinson’s

An Urgent Call to Action!

  An Urgent Call to Action! By Dr George Ackerman (Sharon’s Son) There is an urgent need for PD awareness

Exercise and Parkinson’s disease By Ron Thomas

I have Parkinson’s disease (PD).  I do not let it run my life.  I will fight it, and I will

Repetition: The Neurological Secret Sauce. By Stan A. Goldberg Ph.D

Repetition: The Neurological Secret Sauce: We think of repetition as boring. Yet it is crucial for mastering everything. By Stan

Parkinson’s is not a Four-Letter Word By, Margaret Preston

Parkinson’s is not a Four-Letter Word By, Margaret Preston, Power Over Parkinson’s   “Parkinson’s” is a word we say every

My Experience with the MRI/Focused Ultrasound By Steve Squires

In 2000, I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD).  What brought all of this on was I was

Re-Illustrating the 5 Stages of Parkinson’s with Women

Illustrator Barbara Salsberg Mathews, diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2020, is remaking the stereotype image of the old white man going through

Sports: Bowling and Parkinson’s Disease

Sports: Bowling and Parkinson’s Disease   When we think of sports many times, bowling may not be the first at

The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 12C: The TikTok Ban & PD Awareness is not Political!

Sharon’s son, George 1/1/2020……. I lost my mother, Sharon, due to Parkinson’s disease. I wanted to share my thoughts and

The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Disease. Tracking the beginning, when it became Law and the future!

The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Disease. Tracking the beginning, when it became Law and the future! Q & A