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Parkinson’s Foundation Announces New Executive Vice President; Launches Public Policy Effort
The Parkinson’s Foundation announced today the appointment of Andi Lipstein Fristedt as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Policy Officer of the nation’s leading organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease through investments in research, care and education.
Statement from John L. Lehr, CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation:
We are deeply saddened to learn that Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. We send our sincerest condolences to his family.
Parkinson’s Foundation Announces New Members to Its Board and People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council
The Parkinson’s Foundation appointed a new chair and a new member to its board of directors, as well as five new members to its People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council.
In The News
Parkinson’s Dementia: Signs and Stages
AARP
June 19, 2025
AAPR interviews Parkinson's Foundation National Medical Adviser Dr. Michael S. Okun, MD, about how dementia differs from Alzheimer’s and how these facts can help people living with PD know what to expect and feel less fearful about their diagnosis.
Paddling through Parkinson’s: Pickleball helps local man fight Parkinson’s Disease
WTOC11-CBS Affiliate (Savannah, GA)
June 11, 2025
Parkinson’s Foundation volunteer Scott Rider is interviewed in this exclusive feature about his journey over the last four years to teach people with Parkinson’s how to play pickleball in a way that best suits their abilities.
What Causes Mood Swings?
U.S. News & World Report
June 6, 2025
Citing the Parkinson's Foundation, U.S. News & World Report discusses the various causes of mood changes, which include Parkinson's disease and its effects on mood-regulating brain chemicals.
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