## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [About Us](/about-us) - [Press Room](/about-us/press-room) - [Publications](/about-us/press-room/publications) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [About Us](/about-us) - [Press Room](/about-us/press-room) - [Publications](/about-us/press-room/publications) # Parkinson Report Fall/Winter 2025 Care Partner Issue ![Husband and wife meeting with doctor](/sites/default/files/styles/1902x600/public/images/FallWinter25-ParkReport.jpg?h=83615a45&itok=cxbQblkS) IN THIS SECTIONIN THIS SECTION - [Understanding Parkinson’s](/understanding-parkinsons) View Menu - [Understanding Parkinson’s](/understanding-parkinsons) - [What is Parkinson's?](/understanding-parkinsons/what-is-parkinsons) - [10 Early Signs](/understanding-parkinsons/10-early-signs) - [Causes](/understanding-parkinsons/causes) - [Movement Symptoms](/understanding-parkinsons/movement-symptoms) - [Non-Movement Symptoms](/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms) - [Getting Diagnosed](/understanding-parkinsons/getting-diagnosed) - [Statistics](/understanding-parkinsons/statistics) - [Living with Parkinson’s](/living-with-parkinsons) View Menu - [Living With Parkinson’s](/living-with-parkinsons) - [New to Parkinson's](/living-with-parkinsons/new-to-parkinsons) - [Our Care Programs](/living-with-parkinsons/care-programs) - [Finding Care](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care) - [Treatment](/living-with-parkinsons/treatment) - [Management & Lifestyle](/living-with-parkinsons/management) - [Emotional & Mental Health](/living-with-parkinsons/emotional-mental-health) - [Legal, Financial & Insurance](/living-with-parkinsons/legal-financial) - [My PD Story](/living-with-parkinsons/stories) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) View Menu - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Helpline](/resources-support/helpline) - [In Your Area](/your-area) - [PD Library](/resources-support/pd-library) - [Hospital Safety Guide](/resources-support/hospital-safety-guide) - [Online Education](/resources-support/online-education) - [Events](/resources-support/events) - [Community Grants](/resources-support/community-grants) - [For Care Partners](/resources-support/carepartners) - [For Professionals](/resources-support/professionals) - [Find Your Chapter](/resources-support/find-your-chapter) - [Blog](/resources-support/blog) - [Advancing Research](/advancing-research) View Menu - [Advancing Research](/advancing-research) - [Finding A Cure](/advancing-research/finding-cure) - [Our Research](/advancing-research/our-research) - [Understanding Research](/advancing-research/understanding-research) - [Join A Study](/advancing-research/join-study) - [Advocate for Research](/advancing-research/advocate-research) - [For Researchers](/advancing-research/for-researchers) - [Drug Discovery and Development](/advancing-research/parkinsons-drug-discovery) - [How You Can Help](/how-to-help) View Menu - [How You Can Help](/how-to-help) - [Donate Now](/how-to-help/donate) - [Why Support Us](/how-to-help/why-support-us) - [Make a Tribute Gift](/how-to-help/tribute) - [Fundraise](/how-to-help/fundraise) - [Volunteer](/how-to-help/volunteer) - [Corporate Sponsors](/how-to-help/corporate-sponsors) - [Planned Giving](/how-to-help/more-ways-to-give/planned-giving) - [More Ways to Give](/how-to-help/more-ways-to-give) - [Policy & Advocacy](/how-to-help/policy-advocacy-priorities) Check out the [latest Parkinson Report: Care Partner Issue](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrN2s4bzVmZms5cw==&p=1)! 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. [READ IT NOW](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrN2s4bzVmZms5cw==&p=1) ![Couple meeting with their doctor](/sites/default/files/styles/620x620/public/images/FW25-ParkReport-Care.jpg?h=a4bce437&itok=4LWUokjm) ## 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. [READ NOW](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrN2s4bzVmZms5cw==&p=4) #### 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. [Read More](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrN2s4bzVmZms5cw==&p=6) ![Couple video chatting on their phone](/sites/default/files/styles/298x194/public/images/FW25-ParkReport-Caregiving.jpg?h=f4803627&itok=YbCNvr2N) ![Ripley Hensley and her dad, mom, and sister, posing for a picture at Parkinson's Moving Day](/sites/default/files/styles/535x680/public/images/Ripley%20Hensley.png?h=c9aea1bc&itok=yu2XaXVD) 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.” [Read her story](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrN2s4bzVmZms5cw==&p=7) ### 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 ](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrN2s4bzVmZms5cw==&p=8) [Meet Hikaru Kamo, MD, PhD](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrN2s4bzVmZms5cw==&p=9) ## 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. [Keep Reading](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrN2s4bzVmZms5cw==&p=3) ### 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. [Keep Reading](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrN2s4bzVmZms5cw==&p=10) ### Five Facts About Parkinson’s and Exercise Learn how regular exercise can help you live better with PD. [READ NOW](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrN2s4bzVmZms5cw==&p=3) ## More Page-Turning Articles ### [ How Cal Ensured His Fight Against Parkinson’s Continues ](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrN2s4bzVmZms5cw==&p=11) “He said ‘I want to give money to the Parkinson’s Foundation.’ I promised I would do that for him,” said Cal’s sister, Emilia. ### [ Learn about Parkinson’s Champions and Parkinson’s Revolution ](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrN2s4bzVmZms5cw==&p=11) How Jillian and Melanie raise funds and awareness for PD. 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