Congress Passed the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act

Big news just in from Michael J. Fox foundationThe U.S. Senate today unanimously passed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, the first-ever federal legislation dedicated to ending Parkinson’s disease, sending the bill to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. The...

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PD Quick Tip - Falling?

Am I a klutz or is it a PD fall? I've fallen down a few times while out walking, five times to be exact. Three of the 5 times happened when I tripped over sidewalk hazards in New York City. Fortunately only one of these falls resulted in broken eyeglasses, multiple cuts...

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I Won't Back Down (song)

I woke up at 4am with this song in my head. Well, I won't back down, no I won't back downYou can stand me up at the gates of HellBut I won't back downGonna stand my ground, won't be turned aroundAnd I'll keep this world from draggin' me downGonna stand my ground and I won't...

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PD Open Message on Facebook

I've been going back and forth whether I wanted to 'go public' with the news of having Parkinson's.  This week, after a lot of thought, I did it. And received so much positive support from Facebook friends. No regrets.   Here is what I posted to my Facebook timeline.I'm...

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