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This South Carolina Cottage Showcases the Beauty and Functionality of Adaptive Design

Southern Living

This article features an adaptive cottage designed to accommodate those who have mobility issues or wish to age in place. The home was built collaboratively with Scott Rider, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 15 years ago, and aims to help others living with PD. Net proceeds from selling the home and a percentage of future sales of the Southern Living House Plan (SL-2075) will support the Parkinson's Foundation.

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Parkinson’s Foundation expands global care network with 10 new US locations

Healio

The Parkinson’s Foundation has announced the expansion of its Global Care Network with the addition of four Centers of Excellence and six Comprehensive Care Centers to increase access to high-quality care throughout the U.S. Commentary is featured from John L. Lehr, president and CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation.

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‘Aware in Care’: Parkinson’s Foundation recruiting volunteers to educate hospital staff

NPR’s WHYY-FM

While in the hospital, 75 percent of people with Parkinson’s do not receive their medications. To address this, the Parkinson’s Foundation launched the “Aware in Care” program, which aims to raise awareness about PD for health care professionals. This story features interviews with Annie Brooks, director of education at the Foundation, and Aware in Care ambassador Ken Thurman.

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Parkinson’s is Not Just a White Man’s Disease

Sisters from AARP

Sisters from AARP – which celebrates Black women and connects readers who care about health, wealth and self – spotlights PD for Brain Awareness Month. The story features interviews from “Better Lives. Together” PSA participant Tyaisha Blount-Dillon and movement disorder specialist Lynda Nwabuobi, MD, whose specialized training was supported through a Parkinson’s Foundation fellowship.

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Parkinson's Foundation Offers 'Parkinson's Revolution' in Rochester

FOX Rochester

The Parkinson's Foundation will host its indoor cycling event, Parkinson’s Revolution, on June 11 in 35 cities across the country. In this broadcast news segment, Cindy Finestone, Volunteer Coordinator for Parkinson’s Revolution Rochester, discusses the event's impact on the Parkinson's community.

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Parkinson's Revolution fundraiser will benefit research and patient support

WHEC-TV (NBC News 10)

An indoor cycling event on Saturday will raise funding to support patients with Parkinson's disease and research, including genetic testing. In this broadcast news segment, Cindy Finestone, Volunteer Coordinator for Parkinson’s Revolution Rochester, discusses the event and how Parkinson’s Revolution ties into the Parkinson’s Foundation mission.

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People On the Move: J. Gordon Beckham, Jr.

Atlanta Business Chronicle

J. Gordon Beckham, Jr. has been named chair of the board of directors of the Parkinson’s Foundation. Beckham has served as board member since 2010 and recently held the position of vice chair. Beckham and his wife Sully are founding donors of the Foundation’s Reach Further campaign.

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Parkinson’s Revolution to ride for awareness in Rochester Saturday

WROC-TV (CBS News 8)

The Parkinson’s Foundation will host Parkinson’s Revolution, an indoor cycling experience, at Island Fit in Rochester on June 11. In this broadcast news segment, Cindy Finestone, Volunteer Coordinator for Parkinson’s Revolution Rochester, discusses what to expect at the event.

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The Parkinson’s Foundation, a discussion on the unique challenges of hospitalization while living with Parkinson’s disease and how the Foundation works to help meet those challenges

Parkinson’s Pathway Pals Tuesdays with Teresa

This podcast episode features Annie Brooks, MSW, who served as the Associate Director of Education at the Parkinson’s Foundation. As a key player in the education department, her primary focus is providing quality informational resources and programs for people with Parkinson’s, their care partners and loved ones, healthcare professionals and care teams.

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