General Blogs
Reflections and advocacy from George and the Parkinson's community.
Winning Over Parkinson’s: A Path to Strength, Hope, and Expert Insights Are You or a Loved One Affected by Parkinson’s?
Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be challenging, but access to the right knowledge and expert guidance can empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals…
March 8, 2025
Moving On… By Esther Labib-Kiyarash
Today marks 2 years since my diagnosis with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. Last year I spent the day reflecting, looking back. I made a…
March 7, 2025
For Most of My Adult Life. By Jennifer Crowder
Not every day is great at Rock Steady, which is a big reason why I love the program. Every day my 100% looks different,…
March 6, 2025
The Dangers of Medical Gas Lighting By Dawn Howard
An individual will seek care in an emergency department, to get immediate relief from what is ailing them. Why does an individual go to…
March 5, 2025
Entanglement of my Parkinson’s Medications By Tincy Binu
Living and working with Parkinson’s is a mission. A mission to overcome the challenges and stumbling blocks on the way, a mission to overcome…
March 3, 2025
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 of NeuroBallet is dedicated…
February 19, 2025
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, 2025 What If I…
February 18, 2025
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 or culture.” – Dr.…
February 15, 2025
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 thick with…
February 9, 2025
“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 beloved and iconic film…
February 6, 2025
Public Figures, Celebrities and PD Warriors Diagnosed with PD
com/athletes/muhammad-ali Epstein, D. (2000). Earth, Wind and Fire Founder Stricken with Parkinson's Disease. Rolling Stone. Retrieved from https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/earth-wind-and-fire-founder-stricken-with-parkinsons-disease-243722/ Runtagh, J. (2019). Linda Ronstadt on…
February 5, 2025
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 ago. Interests: Music, film,…
February 4, 2025
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. You are suddenly thrust into…
February 3, 2025
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 is deeply personal, shaped…
February 1, 2025
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 Disease today. https://abeautifulnoisethemusical.com/…
February 1, 2025
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 throughout the law enforcement field…
February 1, 2025
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 never give up. If…
January 31, 2025
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 A. Goldberg Ph.D How…
January 31, 2025