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Parkinson Report

Fall/Winter 2025

Care Partner Issue

Check out the latest Parkinson Report: Care Partner Issue!

Learn about long-distance caregiving and how Ripley manages being a care partner from afar. Check our timely articles featuring tips for making the most of your Parkinson’s care, how to navigate advanced Parkinson’s and learn about two researchers utilizing artificial intelligence to advance Parkinson's disease (PD) research.

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How to Make the Most of Your PD Care

In this article, learn how to prepare for appointments and advocate for yourself to ensure you get the most out of every doctor visit.

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Long-distance Caregiving: 8 Tips to Support Your Loved One

Learn how you can offer meaningful support to a loved one with PD even if you live out of town.

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Ripley Hensley and her dad, mom, and sister, posing for a picture at Parkinson's Moving Day

MY PD STORY: Ripley Fricano Hensley

“When a parent has Parkinson’s, it’s important to set small family goals, things to look forward to. When I go home, I enjoy hanging out with my dad and playing pickleball with the Parkie Picklers... and getting destroyed because they are really good.”

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Meet Two Researchers Utilizing Artificial Intelligence

Learn about two of our latest research grantees and how they are using artificial intelligence to improve the lives and futures of people with PD.

Meet Jeff Kim, PhD

Meet Hikaru Kamo, MD, PhD

In This Issue

Update from Our People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council Chair

Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH, shares how the support of her husband and care partner keeps her moving forward.

Helping a Loved One with Advanced Parkinson’s

Here are things to watch for, along with ways to provide your loved one with the best possible care.

Five Facts About Parkinson’s and Exercise

Learn how regular exercise can help you live better with PD.

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