The Tackling Tough Topics BLOG 24: Faith, Religion and PD
This blog is dedicated to all those caretakers who care for a loved one with any disease and to those who have been diagnosed. We...
An interview with Justine Barretta: Raising Voices: A Family’s Fight for Parkinson’s Awareness
Biography
I come from a close-knit family impacted directly by Parkinson’s through my father, Frank. My professional work (Human Resources) centers around people,...
An interview with Kim Bachmann: When Parkinson’s is Personal: A Speech-Language Pathologist Inspired by Her Mother
Biography
I’m the owner of Natural Speech and Language and have over 13 years experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist/Parkinson’s advocate....
My Take, Season 3 of Apple TV’s Shrinking. "F Parkinson's", Legends at work!
Wow… just wow. I was almost left in tears after watching the first episode of Season 3 of Apple TV’s Shrinking.
Starring Harrison...
An interview with Joanie Rollins: The Truest Version of My Life
Biography
I grew up moving from place to place, mostly on or near Air Force bases, so change felt normal long before I even understood...
An interview with Divya Desai: Listening, Learning, and Advocating: An Occupational Therapy Perspective on Parkinson’s Care.
Biography
I am an occupational therapist, specializing in the rehabilitation of Parkinson’s disease. I am trained in the use of...
On Day: Music Inspired by Parkinson's Disease. By Jeremy McDonald
This album represents one day in my 13 year battle(at the moment) with Parkinson's disease. Each song expresses, through music composed and performed by myself, ...
Miami, FL Tropical 5K, 1/24/2026
Parkinson’s Foundation
In memory of my mother, Sharon.
The Pre-Race
It’s 5:30 a.m. in Miami, Florida, and I’m here for the Tropical 5K—running in memory of my mother, Sharon, to raise awareness for...
In 2019, Dr. Larry Grogin was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease—news that might have stopped many, but instead ignited a new chapter of service. Each year, approximately 90,000 people in the United States receive the...
To The White House
Mr. President,
We urgently need increased funding for the NIH to accelerate research toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease. We must also ban harmful toxins in our environment—from chemical sprays to additives...