Category: Advocacy

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Instagram Chat with Rock Steady Boxing Coach Alec Langstein

2022, Advocacy, Carepartners, Education & Support, Featured, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Wellness, YouTube

Angela and I sat down to talk with Rock Steady Boxing NoVA coach, My Parkinson Gym trainer, and friend, Alec Langstein as he interviews us about our perspectives, insights, and long history with Parkinson’s disease.

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In Depth Discussion w/ Dr. Michael Okun, University of Florida, Chair of Neurology

2022, Advocacy, Education & Support, Health, Interviews, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Reiki, YouTube

In Depth Discussion w/ Dr. Michael Okun, University of Florida, Chair of Neurology. A longtime friend and fellow author, Michael, Angela, and I discuss a wide range of topics from advocacy, complementary medicine/reiki, exercise, and so much more.

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A Thought-Provoking Talk with Health Union’s CEO & Co-founder, Olivier Chateau

2021, Advocacy, Education & Support, Health, health union, Inspiring Stories, Interviews, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

Watch a candid & inspiring conversation with CEO and co-founder of Health Union, Olivier Chateau. His exciting approach is novel, refreshing, and so insightful! Learn about how Health Union provides online communities and empowers people with chronic conditions.

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Why Did The Medication Stop Working So Fast–The Antibiotic Dilemma

2015, Advocacy, Education, Education & Support, Health, Medications, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's 2 comments

When my medications turned off immediately for no apparent reason, I was befuddled and beyond worried. Not long ago a good friend experienced the same perplexing event with no medical forewarning.

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No Holiday For Parkinson’s Awareness

2015, Advocacy, Awareness Month, Education, Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Politics, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's One comment

Those of us living with the illness as well as our care partners, caregivers, and close relatives, are all well aware of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual toll that Parkinson’s can take.

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