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• Holiday gifts that give back November 29, 2019 There’s nothing more joy-inducing than watching your favorite person open the holiday gift you thoughtfully chose for them – or, even better – when the thing you purchased also helps support a cause that is important to the both of you. With gift-giving season just around the corner, it’s a nice reminder to be mindful about giving gifts that not…
• “Parkinson’s doesn’t know when it’s Christmas” December 20, 2018 Irish Parkinson’s organisation Move4Parkinson’s started the Voices of Hope choir for people with Parkinson’s six years ago. Since launch, the choir has reached number one in the Irish charts, performed at the World Parkinson Congress in Montreal – and created a fun and supportive community for people with Parkinson’s.  We spoke to the founder Mags Mullarney and volunteer Kate Gray…
• Comedian with Parkinson’s performs while he still can - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer March 24, 2019 Comedian with Parkinson’s performs while he still can  Columbus Ledger-EnquirerGlenn Lurie, 57, punches a heavy bag on March 12k 2019 in Cornelius, N.C. Lurie was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease several years ago and decided to ...
• Simply having a wonderful Christmas time December 20, 2018 We talk to composer and songwriter Harold Chaplin – who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2007 – about this special time of year, explaining his condition to his grandchildren and writing Parkinson’s inspired songs Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m 72 and a retired music teacher. I live in Hertford with my wife who is my principal carer. I…
• 5 Christmas gifts for people with Parkinson’s December 19, 2019 As Christmas fast approaches, our readers recommend the perfect gifts for someone living with Parkinson’s 1. A sparkling diamante walking stick – Julie Walker, Writer “Last year, increasing balance issues had been sapping my confidence. I was emotional when I purchased a walking stick, to me this was an admission of a disability.  Today, I rely on my walking stick…
• 5 Christmas gifts for people with Parkinson’s December 10, 2020 As Christmas fast approaches, our readers recommend the perfect gifts for someone living with Parkinson’s   1. A sparkling diamante walking stick – Julie Walker, Writer “Last year, increasing balance issues had been sapping my confidence. I was emotional when I purchased a walking stick, to me this was an admission of a disability.  Today, I rely on my walking…
• ‘Twas The Night Before A Perky Parkie Christmas December 25, 2019 ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and Perkys’ a wreck,She did too much again, aw, why the heck?Perky knows better, she’s committed a mortal sin.But has hopes that Sinemet soon will kick in. Wrapping and ribbons all covered the floor,The evidence shows the day wasn’t a bore.Her body moves slow and the rigidity is seen,But that doesn’t stop her, from smiling…
• 10 top tips for the festive season from people with Parkinson’s December 20, 2017 The festive period can be a busy time, meaning you may find it harder than usual to manage your symptoms. Parkinson’s UK asked people living with Parkinson’s to give their top tips on how to look after yourself and enjoy the season. We share some of their ideas Doing your Christmas shopping 1. Theresa, who was diagnosed in 2009, suggests:…
• The road ahead: 2020 January 5, 2020 Here at the SoPD, we are primarily interested in disease modification for Parkinson’s. While there is a great deal of interesting research exploring the causes of the condition, novel symptomatic therapies, and other aspects of Parkinson’s, my focus is generally on the science seeking to slow, stop or reverse the condition. At the start of each year, it is a…
• Gifts will help keep Parkinson's program running - Columbus Journal May 7, 2018 Columbus JournalGifts will help keep Parkinson's program runningColumbus JournalThe Baraboo Parkinson's Support Group members would like to gratefully thank SSM Health St. Clare Foundation for the Healthy Community Partnership Grant given in January; the Dave Swanson Memorial Fund on April 20, the members and friends Pulse Fitness ...
• Administrative post: Approaching 500 November 12, 2020 # # # # A week or so ago, I was poking around in the cluttered back room of this website when I found something that truly stunned me: The SoPD website had 468 posts (This post is #470) For a moment I was speechess. And as I looked at the number, a mix of horror and awe passed over…
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• How to Help Children Understand Parkinson’s February 14, 2020 We recently published an article called How to Share Your Parkinson’s Diagnosis with Family, Friends, and Co-workers. As a follow up to that, Michelle Lane, a Davis Phinney Foundation Ambassador, and the Event Director for Louisiana Walks for Parkinson’s, shared a piece she wrote years ago about how to navigate the new reality of Parkinson’s with young children. Thank you, Michelle,…
• Tom Weeks, longtime advocate for Columbus poor, has retired from Legal Aid - The Columbus Dispatch March 16, 2019 Tom Weeks, longtime advocate for Columbus poor, has retired from Legal Aid  The Columbus DispatchSome 40 years later, Tom Weeks can easily recall the sound and feel of hypodermic needles crunching beneath his feet. Drug addicts tossed them all over the ...
• The ABCs of Parkinson’s: ‘G’ Is for Girls, Gaits, and Gifts September 26, 2018 A continuation of the “ABCs of Parkinson’s” series. The girls OK, OK. So I’m reaching for examples of the letter “G” to fit for this section. Girls? Yes, girls, speaking toward the female sex. And there is evidence that between boys and girls — er, men and women — that the men outnumber the women when it comes to Parkinson’s…
• Monthly Research Review – December 2020 December 31, 2020   At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during December 2020. The post is divided into seven parts based on the type of research: Basic biology Disease mechanism Clinical research New clinical trials Clinical trial news Conferences/lectures Other news…
• The Cure Parkinson's Trust's 12 Days of Christmas Fundraising November 12, 2020 The season for giving is here, and after a challenging year of cancelled events and vital research being put on hold, we need your help now more than ever. Bring your household or family bubble together or get online with your friends and organise your own festive fundraising event. Whether you’re planning something small or mighty, get creative and have some festive…
• 2019: Year in review December 31, 2019   In this end-of-year post, we review the Parkinson’s research that caught our attention at SoPD HQ in 2019. Month-by-month we will briefly discuss some of the major pieces of research/announcements that have defined the year and advanced our understanding of Parkinson’s. The list is based on nothing more than the author’s personal opinion – apologies to any researchers who…
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• The Pac-Man Cometh: Parkinson’s Disease Gobbles Up Time December 21, 2018 I used to be able to put long hours into just about anything I tackled: research, teaching, helping others, painting, writing, and gardening. But PD gobbles up time, just like the video game character Pac-Man gobbles up dots while chasing ghosts. Although I’m retired, I have less free time to accomplish personal goals, because every day, the PD Pac-Man cometh.…