Tag: education

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Conversation with Jon Braddock, Author, Welcome to the YOPD Club

2022, Inspiring Stories, Interviews, Parkinson's Disease, Videos, Young Onset Parkinson's, YouTube

A conversation with author Jon Braddock. After his diagnosis with #YOPD, wrote a collection of 10 interviews to gain some perspective and to better understand from those who were living with young onset Parkinson’s.

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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, Videos, YouTube

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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Interview with Dr. Ray Dorsey, Neurologist and Co-Author of Ending Parkinson’s Disease!

2021, Education, Health, Interviews, Parkinson's Disease, Politics, Research, Videos, Young Onset Parkinson's, YouTube 2 comments

Karl Robb and Angela Robb interview Dr. Ray Dorsey, who is a Parkinson’s Disease neurologist, researcher, and author. Dr. Dorsey is the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Health + Technology at the University of Rochester Medical Center and co-author of the book Ending Parkinson’s Disease: A Prescription for Action.

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My New Way of Walking (to vary my routine), Thanks to Urban Poling

2020, Exercise, Parkinson's Disease, Reviews, Videos, YouTube 7 comments

Nordic walking, pole walking, power walking, or whatever you may call it, the exercise is popular around the world, for good reason. Pole walking forces the walker to move with purpose and intent. Walking can strengthen, restore, improve balance, help with coordination, and force your body to connect with your thoughts.

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Mask It

2020, Education & Support, Health, Self Care

Mask It -The number of infected and deaths from COVID-19 are staggering. If a mask means life or death, there really is no logical excuse for not wearing one. Once again, this pandemic shows that without severe caution and diligence, it will escalate with ease. This virus is not a joke and it is not just going to go away, like magic.

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Hear It, Share It – (Part 2 of 4) – This Disease Isn’t Fair

2020, A Soft Voice book, Audio book, Education & Support, Hear It Share It, Parkinson's Disease

We are all tasked with some sort of physical, mental, or spiritual challenge in our lives at some point. Some events that we face are inexplicable and hard to fathom. Often, we categorize a level of what is fair or unfair.

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Hear It, Share It (Part 1 of 4): Timing in Parkinson’s Disease May be Everything

2020, A Soft Voice book, Audio book, Education & Support, Hear It Share It, Parkinson's Disease

During these uncertain times, now seemed the right time to share with you some words that might be of help. As we all are at home during this outbreak, I know I’m thinking about and discovering how to get back to a routine that I can keep.

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It’s World Parkinson’s Day

2020, Education, Education & Support, Health, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

I am 53 years old and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 23. I have made it my mission to provide Parkinson’s awareness. Thirty plus years with Parkinson’s has taught me a great deal about living well with this chronic condition.

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The Missing Month–Where Have I Been?

2020, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Self Care, Wellness

I am back, after taking almost a month-long adventure-road trip to Key West and back to Northern Virginia. For about 3 weeks, Angela, Lily, the Chocolate Lab, and I explored the Southeast coast and sucked up the warm breezes, compelling sunsets, and miles of open road.

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Getting What You Need-Support

2020, Education & Support, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Support Groups, Young Onset Parkinson's

The reality is that a well-run support group offers camaraderie, information, and a wisdom that comes from so many, all in one place. When you find a good group, it feels like another family and a place that you belong.

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