Let’s celebrate the family caregivers in our lives

It’s been such a warm fall season here in Ohio that it’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Not only do we celebrate Thanksgiving in November, but it’s also National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor the caregivers in our lives. Caregiver Action Network began advocating…

‘Yours, Truly’ Campaign Focuses on Nonmotor Symptoms

To heighten awareness and understanding of nonmotor Parkinson’s disease symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, Acadia Pharmaceuticals and StoryCorps have teamed up to open Yours, Truly, a multicultural storytelling campaign. The national effort, which also seeks to reduce stigmas surrounding non-motor symptoms, is timed to National…

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Reaches Out to Caregivers

As part of its National Family Caregivers Month effort, the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) a research, education and advocacy organization, is offering free resources to address the unmet needs of care partners of people living with Parkinson’s disease. PDF is inviting Parkinson’s disease care partners and loved ones to access…