Tackling Tough Topics
Honest conversations on the hard parts of the Parkinson’s journey — for people with PD, caregivers and families.
The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 18: Veterans deserve immediate support, care and urgent assistance!
Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. He now resides in Florida and works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost…
August 1, 2025
The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 17: The Special moments….
Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. He now resides in Florida and works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost…
July 1, 2025
The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 16: Underserved populations and the need for more support and awareness
Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. He now resides in Florida and works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost…
June 1, 2025
The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 15: Loneliness
Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. He now resides in Florida and works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost…
May 1, 2025
The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 14: The Emotional Toll of Diagnosis
Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. He now resides in Florida and works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost…
April 1, 2025
The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 14: Genetics- A Potential Parkinson’s Diagnosis When It Runs in Your Family.
Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. He now resides in Florida and works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost…
March 1, 2025
The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 13: Pharmaceutical Companies
Sharon's son, George 1/1/2020……. I lost my mother, Sharon, due to Parkinson's disease. I wanted to share my thoughts and ideas on tough topics…
February 1, 2025
The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 12B SPECIAL EDITION: Mental Health Care System and PD
Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. He now resides in Florida and works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost…
January 10, 2025
The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 12: The Cause of Disease.
Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. He now resides in Florida and works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost…
January 1, 2025
The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 11: Caregiving for the Holidays
Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. He now resides in Florida and works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost…
December 1, 2024
The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 10: How do you survive and thrive during caregiving
Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. He now resides in Florida and works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost…
November 1, 2024
The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 9: The Dark Side of Social Media & Advocacy
Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. He now resides in Florida and works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost…
October 1, 2024