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Bruce at the North Trails in Marquette, Michigan, in 2016. Photos courtesy of Bruce Closser. This is Bruce Closser’s story: I’ve been an avid cyclist for years and riding my bike across the continent has been a bucket-list item for a long time; however, it never seemed compatible with…

Photos courtesy of Mark Milow This is Mark Milow’s story: With a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, there are a lot of things to consider. And that’s further complicated with a diagnosis of early-onset or young-onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) — having symptoms before age 50. When you’re in that…

Charlotte Juarez after participating in a 5K as part of a recent Walt Disney World Marathon; she and others helped raise more than $100,000 for Parkinson’s research at the event. (Photos courtesy of Charlotte Juarez) This is Charlotte Juarez’s story: I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s two years ago,…

Photos courtesy of Christine Scheer. This is Christine Scheer’s story: After almost three years of masking, endless hand washing, keeping a safe distance from others, and getting all the vaccinations, including boosters, I tested positive for COVID-19. Why? Because I threw caution to the wind that fateful weekend…

Ruth Geiser as a young woman, shown in a photograph taken around 1982.  (Photos courtesy of Ruth Geiser) This is Ruth Geiser’s story: It took some time until I became aware of it, sneaking in on soft paws. At the age of  24, I realized something had changed, putting…

Katie Nathan performs an exercise demonstration. (Photos courtesy of Katie Nathan) This is Katie Nathan’s story: Movement and exercise are vital for improving and maintaining our health, and this couldn’t be more important for people with Parkinson’s disease.  I’m a licensed physical therapist who specializes in Parkinson’s care.

Kim at a dinner celebrating her and her husband Tony’s wedding anniversary. (Photos courtesy of Kimberly Campeta) This is Kimberly Campeta’s story: Ironically, I think I’m happier since my Parkinson’s diagnosis, which I know sounds strange. I imagine it’s because I no longer take life’s blessings for granted.

Mike Krukar at a stop for coffee during a morning walk in uptown Sedona. (Photos courtesy of Mike Krukar) This is Mike Krukar’s story: My name is Mike Krukar. I’m 66 years old and live among the beautiful red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. I was officially diagnosed with Parkinson’s…

In this installment of our “Expert Voices” series, Parkinson’s News Today asked sex therapist Amy Raad to answer some of your questions about dealing with sex and intimacy issues caused by Parkinson’s disease. Raad is a clinical social worker and American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)-certified…

In this installment of our “Expert Voices” series, Parkinson’s News Today asked psychologist Amy MB Sullivan to answer some of your questions related to implementing integrative medicine in Parkinson’s disease care. Sullivan is a board-certified staff clinical health psychologist and the director of behavioral medicine at the Mellen Center…