General Blogs
Reflections and advocacy from George and the Parkinson's community.
Low Back Pain: The Reality Behind the Scans, Surgeries, and Uncertainty
Now available on eBook Low Back Pain: The Reality Behind the Scans, Surgeries, and Uncertainty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HDD5G2D5 Low Back Pain: The Reality Behind the Scans,…
August 7, 2026
Thank you to Miami Dade College
Thank you, Miami Dade College, for sharing our journey in College Forum. As a proud alumnus who completed my Police Academy training at MDC,…
August 7, 2026
Upcoming Political Elections: City, State and Federal
A Dilemma or a Gift? My Vote Has Become About Something Greater Than PoliticsFor years, like many Americans, I followed elections, listened to campaign…
August 6, 2026
Household Chemicals, Sprays, and Parkinson’s Disease: Understanding Everyday Environmental Risks
Household Chemicals, Sprays, and Parkinson’s Disease: Understanding Everyday Environmental Risks Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological condition that impairs numerous non-motor abilities as well…
July 28, 2026
Boca Raton Magazine
For so many years, our family felt unheard and alone. We simply wanted our journey to matter and, most importantly, for my mother’s life…
July 17, 2026
Healthy Eating and Living to Help Prevent Parkinson’s Disease
Healthy Eating and Living to Help Prevent Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson's disease is a degenerative neurological condition that impairs balance, coordination, movement, and a number…
July 5, 2026
WXEL-South Florida PBS
A special thank you to WXEL-South Florida PBS and Executive Producer: Penelope Douglas Dr. George Ackerman and his wife tell the story of their…
July 1, 2026
Glyphosate and Parkinson’s Disease: Examining the Evidence
Glyphosate and Parkinson's Disease: Examining the Evidence Introduction Movement, balance, coordination, and many non-motor activities are all impacted by Parkinson's disease (PD), a degenerative…
June 28, 2026
Thankful for the 99.9%: Advocacy, Gratitude, and Moving Forward without one (1) who won’t support my journey through grief and loss.
Thankful for the 99.9%: Advocacy, Gratitude, and Moving Forward without one (1) who won’t support my journey through grief and loss. Thankful to the…
June 26, 2026
Documentary SEE THE TRAILER NOW! Sharon’s Story: Parkinson’s, Advocacy & Family.
Documentary Sharon's Story: Parkinson’s, Advocacy & Family. Official Trailer 1 https://youtu.be/uUjuBK5ugGA Coming January 2027 A powerful new documentary honoring the life and legacy of…
June 22, 2026
Coming January 2027… A powerful new documentary
Coming January 2027... A powerful new documentary honoring the life and legacy of Sharon and raising awareness for Parkinson’s disease. This inspiring film follows…
June 20, 2026
Parkie In The Wild
Special thanks to Ellen Stadler and Parkie In The Wild. Growing up, Jim Henson and the Muppet's were a huge inspiration and a hero…
June 20, 2026
Chlorpyrifos, Parkinson’s Disease, and Golf Courses: A Hidden Public Health Concern
Chlorpyrifos, Parkinson's Disease, and Golf Courses: A Hidden Public Health Concern Golf courses are often viewed as beautiful green spaces that promote recreation, exercise,…
June 18, 2026
Congratulations to Lisa Volenec and This Is Parkinson’s on your incredible Good Morning America interview
Congratulations to Lisa Volenec and This Is Parkinson’s on your incredible Good Morning America interview! Please watch, like and share! https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/133813935 You are truly…
June 12, 2026
Air Pollution, the Environment, and Parkinson’s Disease
Air Pollution, the Environment, and Parkinson’s Disease Air pollution is a serious environmental health issue that impacts the brain in addition to the heart…
June 12, 2026
I wish…
I wish… I wish we had one more moment together. I wish we had one more conversation. I wish we had one more laugh.…
June 12, 2026
THANK YOU PMD ALLIANCE
Grief isn’t something a person can simply push aside, and we all grieve differently. I advocate for those battling Parkinson’s today, but all I…
June 12, 2026
Agent Orange and Parkinson’s Disease: The Lasting Impact of Toxic Exposure
Agent Orange and Parkinson’s Disease: The Lasting Impact of Toxic Exposure Parkinson's disease is a degenerative neurological condition that impairs numerous non-motor abilities as…
June 9, 2026