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Category: Advocacy
The Parkinson’s Plan by Dr. Ray Dorsey and Dr. Michael Okun
The Parkinson’s Plan makes the point that 90% of Parkinson’s disease cases may be preventable! It’s about time that we admit that we are not fully aware of what chemicals are doing to our bodies and our environment. This may be the most important book ever written on Parkinson’s disease!
World Parkinson’s Day April 11, 2025
Today is World Parkinson’s Day April 11, 2025! #SparktheNight has buildings, monuments, and bridges lit around the world for #worldparkinsonsday to raise awareness of #ParkinsonsDisease!
Delivering A Diagnosis Rewrite
We need a brand-new approach when delivering a diagnosis in the United States. Newly diagnosed people with any illness must be eased into a diagnosis along with options and available resources to further their education.
Parkinson’s disease Awareness Month 2025
April is Parkinson’s disease Awareness Month! Get involved with numerous projects going on all over the world! There is something to choose for everyone!
Christopher Reeve Documentary
As an admirer and long-time fan of Christopher Reeve, a moving new documentary of his strength and courage, renewed my passion for advocacy – reminding me of the amount of dedication, passion, and tenacity it takes to make change!
Our Parkinson’s Awareness Needs No Added Reminder
For those of us living with Parkinson’s disease 24-7, our awareness needs no added reminder.
Spread Awareness – Be An Advocate To Ending Parkinson’s Disease!
Spreading awareness about and being an advocate for ending Parkinson’s disease is one of the ways I live well with my condition. What will you do to help us spread awareness and advocate for ending Parkinson’s?
Conversation with Rebecca and Larry Gifford
A conversation with Larry and Rebecca Gifford (co-hosts, When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast) – A casual talk between two couples about living with Parkinson’s disease…
Making The Most of Advocacy Opportunities!
Making The Most of Advocacy Opportunities – We must all do what we can to make a difference in improving, ourselves, our loved ones, our community, and our environment.
The Long Road to Hope: Ending Parkinson’s Disease documentary
Not for many years in my 30+ years of Parkinson’s disease have I seen a film that condenses and explains this mysterious illness so well.
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Parkinson’s disease Awareness Month has begun! Spreading awareness and information, when at all possible is key. #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth
In Depth Discussion w/ Dr. Michael Okun, University of Florida, Chair of Neurology
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.
Meet John Ball
I think John is the perfect story to be the first person with Parkinson’s in our interviews as he shares his wisdom and indomitable spirit.
A Thought-Provoking Talk with Health Union’s CEO & Co-founder, Olivier Chateau
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.
World Parkinson’s Day 2021 & Raising Awareness
Once again, it’s World Parkinson’s Day! How are you going to educate and increase awareness of Parkinson’s Disease today?
Practice Traffic Stops with Fairfax County Police
I was fortunate to be asked to be a participant in a Practice Traffic Stop. Awareness and understanding can improve everyone’s knowledge of Parkinson’s disease.
A Very Different Parkinson’s Awareness Month!
In just a matter of days, our world has been
Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month 2019
The month of April is upon us and this means
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month!
If you didn’t know, April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month!
Why Did The Medication Stop Working So Fast–The Antibiotic Dilemma
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.
No Holiday For Parkinson’s Awareness
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.
10 Pieces of Parkinson’s Awareness
April has been declared to be Parkinson’s Awareness Month. So, I pose this question to you—what does that mean?
A Tribute To My Wife and Carepartner for Parkinson’s Awareness Month-April!
She makes me whole. Her passionate optimism, her zest for
April Is Parkinson’s Awareness Month!
Parkinson’s Disease Puts Your Life In Perspective This month is
