Q & A with Sharon's son, George. Ep.195: Special Guest Parkinson’s Foundation CEO John L. Lehr

Q & A with Sharon’s Son George (Podcast)
February 19, 2025

Parkinson’s Foundation President & CEO John L. Lehr joins host George Ackerman from the Together for Sharon podcast to discuss the Foundation’s mission and resources.

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Best Caregiver Support Groups

U.S. News & World Reports
February 13, 2025

The Parkinson’s Foundation is listed as a recommended organization for caregiver resources in this article about the benefits of caregiver support groups and how to find the right caregiver support group near you.

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Dementia risk may be lowered by one important medical device

Fox News
February 3, 2025

Fox News interviews Parkinson’s Foundation National Medical Adviser, Dr. Michael S. Okun, about studies that have linked high blood sugar levels to an increased risk of cognitive decline.

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A Partnership to Improve Hospital Care for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Epic Share
February 3, 2025

Neurologists, representatives from the Parkinson’s Foundation and patients collaborated to design guidance of better care for hospitalized patients with Parkinson’s disease. Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Foundation, Annie Brooks, is interviewed.

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Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s Experts Want You to Know and When to See a Doctor

Woman’s World
January 15, 2025

Parkinson’s Foundation Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. James Beck, is interviewed about how to recognize early signs of Parkinson’s disease (PD), spotlighting motor and non-motor symptoms that can appear first. Dr. Beck also highlights how PD can appear differently in men and women and how to best go about seeking treatment.

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Experts Develop Hospital Care Plan for Parkinson Disease to Prevent Harm

Neurology Advisor
January 8, 2025

The Parkinson’s Foundation, along with health care professionals, have updated recommendations aimed to increase safety in hospitals for patients with Parkinson disease (PD). The commentary was published in The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety.