How to Manage Parkinson's Disease Patients in the Hospital Setting

Health Leaders
December 4, 2024

Managing patients with Parkinson's disease should be viewed as part of a hospital CMO's responsibility for patient safety and quality, says this healthcare leader.

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Hospital Care Standards Help Patients with Parkinson’s Avoid Harm

Practical Neurology
November 19, 2024

A new commentary article published by the Parkinson’s Foundation (Miami, FL) provides recommendations and standards for avoiding preventable harm incurred during hospital care for patients with Parkinson disease (PD).

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Interview with John Lehr & Carla Velastegui - Parkinson's Foundation

National Radio Media Tour
November 13, 2024

Parkinson’s Foundation President & CEO John Lehr joined PPAC member and PD care partner Carla Velastegui on a national radio media tour in honor of National Family Caregivers Month. Together, they shared Foundation resources and tips on how to avoid caregiver burnout with 22 nationally syndicated and local radio programs across the country. Hear one of the many interviews here.

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CBS News Miami's Ted Scouten shares personal journey with Parkinson's disease

CBS Miami
October 14, 2024

"Life is not promised, you never know what's coming up and, in my case, I found out Parkinson's is going to be part of my life going forward," said CBS News Miami's Ted Scouten, who is sharing his personal journey with Parkinson's disease.

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EXCLUSIVE: I was diagnosed with Parkinson's at 44 after working in a chemical plant for two decades- I believe there's a link

The Daily Mail
October 13, 2024

Foundation advocate Benjamin Bement spent nearly two decades working in a chemical plant before he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 44 years old. Now 55, the Louisiana native told DailyMail.com he thinks the nearly daily exposure to dozens of chemicals had something to do with his early-onset diagnosis.

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Show and Tell: Portland woman completes 50-state marathon challenge

FOX 12 Oregon
October 7, 2024

A goal set 28 years ago has come to fruition for local Peggy Faber. Tony Martinez has her story in this Show and Tell.