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Parkinson's support group in Oro Valley
Wellness
February 2, 2022

6 Reasons to Become a Support Group Leader

“When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” -Maya Angelou  Every year at PMD Alliance, we train hundreds of support group leaders across the globe.…
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Family at assisted living facility
AdvocacyCommunity Voices
February 2, 2022

Long-Term Care That’s Honoring Parkinson’s Residents

Meeting Parkinson’s Up Close  Sasha Gant always knew she wanted to go into the helping profession. “It’s been natural for me,” she told me, the…
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Black girl holding racism is a pandemic sign
AdvocacyResearch
January 28, 2022

Racial Inequalities in the Treatment of Parkinson Disease

Interview with: Disep Ojukwu, MD, MBA, MPH  How Do Racial Inequalities Affect Health?   When Disep Ojukwu, MD, MBA, MPH saw the data with her…
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Community Voices
January 4, 2022

Together, They’re Embracing Parkinson’s with Grace

Reimagining the PD Beast  Years before Nancy’s husband, John, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, she found out her pediatrician had the disease – and that shaped…
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Wellness
January 4, 2022

Setting Intentions Through Challenging Times

Sometimes, it’s a crisis that creates our awakening.   As an emotional intelligence trainer, I guide people through life changes and help them set their intentions…
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Advocacy
January 4, 2022

“We Wish…” – Our Ambassadors’ New Year’s Hopes for the Parkinson’s Community

As far as we know, godmother fairies granting wishes is the stuff of fantastical children’s stories. But that doesn’t mean we can’t dream big.  Hope…
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Wellness
January 4, 2022

7 Reasons to Join a Parkinson’s Support Group

“Finding meaning and purpose is a benefit of participating in support groups.” -David, Support Group Leader  When you’re faced with an uncertain or challenging journey,…
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Community Voices
December 15, 2021

“I Keep Climbing” – John Crawford’s PD Journey

The mountains were one of my first loves. Since I was 13 years old, I have been an avid backpacker and hiker. Little did I…
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