Nooses in the News
About a week ago, I wrote a post about my reaction to seeing a picture of a noose as part of a cognitive test for a longitudinal study of how […]
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Other People’s Stories
Plenty o’ Sun in Primary School Writing
I work at the two Bronx Charter Schools for Better Learning. I’m called a “Professional Development Specialist,” which means I get to train new teachers and teaching assistants in our
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CBS Interviews Linda Ronstadt
This morning the TV show “CBS Sunday Morning” aired an interview with fellow Parkie extraordinaire, Linda Ronstadt. She talks about her earlier life as a singer and her present life
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The Cost of Being a Caregiver to Someone with Parkinson’s
Being a caregiver to someone with Parkinson’s will cost you money. Why and how much? A recent research report attempted to find out, by comparing the financial situations of 1211
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Ping Pong Parkinson’s
Here’s a recent video promoting my Ping Pong Parkinson’s club, which meets every Wednesday in Pleasantville, NY, and has a tournament coming up this week. The group was founded by
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Female Caregivers of People with Parkinson’s Risk Anxiety and Depression Themselves
According to a recent study from Turkey, female caregivers of people with Parkinson’s disease face anxiety and depression themselves, at far greater rates than male caregivers. We’re talking mostly about
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Call for Abstracts: World Parkinson Congress
The World Parkinson Congress is accepting abstracts for poster presentations at the upcoming Congress in Kyoto (June 4-7, 2019). You can submit an abstract as a medical researcher, or as
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Enter the World Parkinson Congress Video Competition!
Feeling creative? Want a challenge? Love working with video? Then enter the World Parkinson Congress‘ 2019 Video Competition! Your video needs to be no longer than 3 minutes 30 seconds,
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The Sun in Poetry
The New Colossus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman
Guest Post: Health Disparities within the LGBT Parkinson’s Population
A Healthcare Professional’s Perspective on Health Disparities within the LGBT Parkinson’s Population – Anissa Mitchell, LCSW I am a licensed clinical social worker who has spent the last eight years
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