General Blogs
Reflections and advocacy from George and the Parkinson's community.
Celebrities continue to support this cause—yet Mr. Chevy Chase declined…
Celebrities continue to support this cause—yet Mr. Chevy Chase declined, which was unexpected. I feel we need everyone in this fight toward a Parkinson’s…
November 30, 2025
Our Journey: In Memory of My Mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman
My Mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman: A Story of Love, Loss, and the Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease By Sharon's Son, George My mother, Sharon Riff…
September 28, 2025
This Photo… Resilience. Never Give Up. My 2025 Parkinson’s Policy Forum Story.
This Photo… Resilience. Never Give Up. My trip this September 2025 to the Parkinson’s Policy Forum was nothing short of magical—but it didn’t start…
September 12, 2025
The Event: The 2025 Parkinson’s Policy Forum
The Event: The 2025 Parkinson’s Policy Forum Tuesday, September 9, 2025 — Senate Meetings After the chaos and setbacks trying to get to Washington,…
September 12, 2025
SEEKING TO CREATE A Documentary….
SEEKING TO CREATE A Documentary…. I set out on a mission in 2020 after I lost my best friend and mom, Sharon to Parkinson’s…
July 5, 2025
While I Still Breathe. by Michael Whelan
While I Still Breathe: by Michael Whelan There are days now when I carry her more than she walks. Rebecca has Parkinson’s. It’s not…
May 17, 2025
Recovering from Parkinsonism ; A Parkinsonism/PEMF. Journey By Fausto Chavez
I have never been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but for many years I deeply studied this condition and what its sufferers go through. I…
May 12, 2025
Ready for a Challenge?
WHY STACK DON’T CRACK? The Stack Don’t Crack Challenge draws attention to one of the more than 40 distinct symptoms of Parkinson’s disease: the…
April 20, 2025
NewYork – Presbyterian 2025 Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium
We would like to invite you to join us for the NewYork – Presbyterian 2025 Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium for Patients, Caregivers, Community Partners,…
April 19, 2025
Spine Cord Stimulator Journey… By Dr. George Ackerman
My journey after 4 back surgeries and every procedure available…. Now the Spine cord Stimulator- Failed but not because of the technology… Day 1,…
March 31, 2025
What I have learned from decades of pain and dystonia By Tom Seaman
What I have learned from decades of pain and dystonia By Tom Seaman As I reflect on my 24 years (as of 2025) living…
March 23, 2025
Spinal Cord Stimulator: Saving Grace or to be Continued? By Dr. George Ackerman
My fear that the pain will continue for decades to come…. After four failed back surgery attempts, I am heading to the Spinal Cord…
March 22, 2025
Policing and Parkinson’s Disease: Encounters, Training, and the Need for Awareness- Available Now!
Dedicated to the entire law enforcement community and Parkinson’s community because we are in this fight together for awareness and hope for a cure.…
March 21, 2025
How does MR-guided Focused Ultrasound treat tremors? By Bobby Krause
How does MR-guided Focused Ultrasound treat tremors? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) aids surgeons by providing high-resolution images that offer precise visual details, enabling accurate…
March 11, 2025
Creating Mindful Movement Classes for People with Parkinson’s Disease
August 15-17, 2025, at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. Join Char Grossman and her team members for an unforgettable experience! Whether you're a friend,…
March 11, 2025
My PD Journey…. By Jorge Lopez
I was once someone who took stability for granted. At 54, life had etched its lessons into my face—each line a silent chronicle of…
March 9, 2025
Women & Parkinson 2025: A Day of Connection, Strength, and Relaxation
On May 23, 2025, it's happening again: the Women & Parkinson Event! A special day for women with Parkinson’s, centered around meeting, connecting, and…
March 9, 2025
Helping Children to Understand Parkinson’s By Michelle Lane
When I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2000, I first thought of my three children and of how my diagnosis would impact them. How…
March 8, 2025