An interview with Lisa Eden from Project Parkinson's on July 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Opera singer and pianist, Lisa Eden, has been managing care for her dad, Erik, who has Parkinson's since the...

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An interview with Comedian Phil Jerky July 17, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Witty, crude, and irreverent, Phil shares the more ridiculous side of living with a disability.   Please tell me a little about your background.   I am...

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An interview with Matt Eagles from Parky Life on July 17, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Photographer, activist, tower climber and all–round inspirer. Matt’s incredible positivity and near-constant smile always wins out over his Parkinson’s.   What...

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An interview with Margot Escott- Improv Comedy for Parkinson’s on July 14, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Margot Escott LCSW graduated from the New York University School of Social Work in 1983 and has lived and...

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An interview with Chloe Campbell from Beats Medical on July 7, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Beats Medical   Our mission is to deliver digital assessments and therapeutics that transform how CNS & Rare Diseases are managed...

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An interview with Deb Pollack, Founder of Drive Toward a Cure on August 2, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   Deb Pollack, publicist for global luxury brand Singer Vehicle Design, has served the car community since...

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An interview with Terri Pease, Author and Caregiver Advocate on July 16, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Terri Pease Ph.D. is an author and caregiver advocate for people who are caring for someone with Parkinson's.   Terri is...

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An interview with Rowan Wathes from Parkinson's UK on August 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.       Biography   Dr Rowan Wathes is an experienced clinician-turned-manager, with a keen interest in healthcare strategy and transformation. She is an...

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An interview with Jeff Johnson from Can Do Canines on August 8, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Biography   Jeff Johnson has been the Executive Director of Can Do Canines since 2020.  He is a former Hennepin County...

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An interview with Kendall McDonald from Kendall's Therapy Art on July 15, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   My name is Kendall and I have been battling Parkinson’s Disease for 20 years now. I was born in...

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