The details of the moment Jamie Fobert found out that he had Parkinson’s disease at 40 are etched forever in … Read More
Laughter, song and good works earn David Simmonds award
David Simmonds brings music and humour to his community and inspires hope in people with Parkinson’s. For these gifts, and … Read More
Location, location, location: the right target for deep brain stimulation
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment for the debilitating motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Although the surgery relieves … Read More
Caregiver webinar offers help and hope to hundreds
“Thanks so much for posting that webinar; I would have never had that available to me in the small northern … Read More
Silencing defective genes: a possible treatment strategy
In the last 15 years, researchers have made significant advances in identifying several genetic causes of familial Parkinson’s disease. Genes … Read More
New treatment gives Nick Kaethler back his life and the will to live
When Nick Kaethler was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 18 years ago, he had just retired from his career as a … Read More
Rowing against the current of Parkinson’s disease
David Blakey on the waterPhoto credit: Lee Narraway By David H. Blakey, D. Phil. There I was, 63 years old, … Read More
It’s always the season to care
Hope and optimism are two important characteristics shared by many people with Parkinson’s. Whether you have recently been diagnosed, or … Read More
Chelsie Kadgien is tracking the transportation gene
Discovering the function of specific genes is a critical step in the search for the cause of Parkinson’s disease. At … Read More
An interview with Jon Palfreman
Jon Palfreman, author of Brain Storms, My Fight Against Parkinson’s and the Race to Unlock the Secrets of One of … Read More