May 11, 2022
Together, They’re Navigating Uncertainty
Eleven years ago, when Ana María Tamayo’s husband Ray was diagnosed with Parkinson's by one of the top neurologists in Lima, Peru, where they live,…
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May 5, 2022
Embracing the Mama Bear Spirit
Dear friends, As we celebrate Mother’s Day this month and express our gratitude for our mothers and all those who have been like mothers to…
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May 5, 2022
8 Reasons Nurses Are Amazing for People with PD
“The trained nurse has become one of the great blessings of humanity, taking a place beside the physician and the priest.” —Dr. William Osler, Canadian…
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May 5, 2022
I Am! Honored to Serve Beside Those Who Fight to Move
What if you saw your life from a bird’s eye view? What if you could see everything you’ve been through, every time you took a…
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April 28, 2022
DBS Saved Her Life
Karen Missenden When Karen Missenden’s doctor recommended deep brain stimulation (DBS) three years after her Parkinson’s diagnosis, she told me, “My actual words to him…
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April 20, 2022
When Parkinson’s Symptoms Return
Most people have the same routine every morning: they wake up, open their eyes, and get out of bed. Now imagine waking up and opening…
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April 5, 2022
This is What It’s Like to have Parkinson’s in Prison
“I was in solitary confinement with a man who was advanced in his Parkinson’s. It was an extremely horrible experience. The man really struggled to…
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April 5, 2022
You Can Build a Meaningful Legacy
“Money is like water. It can be a conduit for commitment, a currency of love. Money moving in the direction of our highest commitments nourishes…
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April 5, 2022
A New Season for PMD Alliance
“Few delights can equal the mere presence of one whom we trust utterly.” -George Macdonald Dear friends, We enter this new season with delight at the deep…
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