Gut Microbiome Changes May Be an Early Sign of PD

Posted on 5/21/2023 12:04:00 AM by  with No comments
New Study Finds That Gut Microbiome Changes May Be an Early Sign of Parkinson's Disease Long Before Traditional Symptoms Appear The researchers hope these initial findings can help lead to earlier diagnosis (and treatment) of the neurodegenerative disease. A new study published...

Call On The Fighter (song)

Posted on 5/18/2023 10:04:00 AM by  with No comments
"Call on the Fighter" began as a simple idea...create and offer original music to encourage and inspire "fighters" along their Parkinson's journey. Colleen Bridges, owner, and director of Bridges for Parkinson's found the perfect fit in one of her own fighters, Rich Gootee. Rich, an award-winning singer/songwriter, knows all too well the constant...

World Parkinson's Day and Parkinson's Awareness Month

Posted on 4/11/2023 07:20:00 AM by  with No comments
April 11 is World Parkinson's Day and April is Parkinson's Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness and advance research toward better therapies and a cure for Parkinson's disease (PD). It's also a day to signal your commitment to a future without PD. Rally your friends...

Parkinson's Hacks Help Man Walk

Posted on 3/03/2023 07:49:00 AM by  with No comments
SCRIPPS News: Man with Parkinson's uses high tech devices to treat symptoms, continue liiving his life. 80% of Parkinson's patients suffer from a symptom called "freezing of gait." It’s when people suddenly lose the ability to take a step.  SOUR...

How to help loved ones with chronic illnesses enjoy the holidays

Posted on 12/28/2022 09:15:00 AM by  with No comments
How to help loved ones with chronic illnesses enjoy the holidays [The Washington Post] For many people with chronic illnesses, the holidays can be a lonely and exhausting time. Health limitations may keep them from joining celebrations, and participating in the festivities...

Michael J. Fox Rediscovers His Optimism

Posted on 11/06/2022 10:29:00 AM by  with No comments
This is a year or so old but still worth watching for Young Onset PD as well as fans of Michael J Fox. I still want to do a round table special sitting with Alan Alda and a few otheres to talk about PD and how to adapt to suddenly having this creature with me everywhere I go, affect everything I do. Infesting my life and tearing apart friendships,...

Fundraiser for Parkinson's Unity Walk (Facebook fundraising)

Posted on 11/05/2022 11:24:00 AM by  with No comments
I am raising money for the Parkinson's Unity Walk via Facebook fundraising.  I've chosen this nonprofit because their mission spreads awareness of Parkinson's Disease and distributes to the research organizations listed below. I hope you'll consider contributing. Every...
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