How my volunteering benefits others and my life as a caregiver

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” — humorist and poet Sam Levenson, though often quoted by (and misattributed to) Audrey Hepburn, actress and UNICEF goodwill ambassador I began volunteering in my children’s classrooms…

Guest Voice: I’m honoring our loved ones by boosting awareness

George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, New York. Now residing in Florida, he works in the fields of law, police, and education. Ackerman lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman, to Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Today, his family’s nonprofit, TogetherForSharon, reaches thousands of individuals across the country for Parkinson’s…

Muhammad Ali’s Death Had Huge Impact on Parkinson’s Disease Awareness, Survey Shows

Almost half of Americans said in a survey that awareness of Parkinson’s disease has increased in the past year due to Muhammad Ali’s long and inspirational fight against the disease. The results are from a national survey led by the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center. The survey, which was…