November 4, 2022
A Smart Way to Support PMD Alliance
Autumn is full of festivities, from pumpkin everything to anticipation of the holidays. It’s also a time to reflect on what we’re grateful for and,…
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October 1, 2022
“Parkinson’s Is Not a Punishment from God” – Christine’s Story
Christine Jeyachandran was an Australian living in Peru with her husband and three kids when she was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s. She began searching…
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October 1, 2022
This Mom is Finding the Blessings in YOPD
Thirty years ago, when Katie was just a kid, she met Parkinson’s for the first time. She was born and raised in South Carolina on…
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October 1, 2022
“PD Support Groups Are My Soul Nourishment” – A Group Leader’s Story
It started when Cindy Bittker called our hotline. Every Monday, PMD Alliance holds virtual “office hours”—one-on-one guidance and support for prospective and practicing support group…
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August 30, 2022
Young, Hispanic, Female–and Living with Parkinson’s
“In the collective imagination, Parkinson’s is a man’s disease.”– Sabela Avión, Cofounder, Con P de Párkinson When Sabela Avión was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2014,…
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August 30, 2022
9 Most Popular Types of Yoga
Yoga can help you deepen your relaxation and ease stress; strengthen your body; improve your balance, flexibility, and mental clarity; and cultivate a practice of…
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August 30, 2022
This Parkinson’s Doctor Feels Blessed to Serve His Patients
Ramon Gil, MD, has a fascinating origin story. It was 1948. His mother graduated school as the first female dentist in her home country, the…
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August 30, 2022
“We Need APPs” – A Physician’s Take on Advanced Practice Providers
“I was born in Egypt, in Cairo,” Mohamed Elkasaby, MD, told me, describing his international journey in pursuit of a broad perspective on medical training.…
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August 1, 2022
Unexpected Grace: DBS Triggered Her Creative Awakening
The last time Jennifer Thomas, who goes by Niffie, remembers drawing anything, she was in elementary school: “I think I drew a tree,” she laughed.…
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