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2 weeks ago | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Jill Hammergren |Jamie Askari |Marisa Wexler
Caregiving for a loved one is one of the most challenging, demanding, and often frustrating jobs that I can think of. My husband, Eric, and I never anticipated that I’d be his caregiver, but Parkinson’s disease changed our reality. I’ve learned that caring for someone is one of the purest acts of love you can do. As I reflect on what we’ve been through since his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2014, I realize that I’ve learned several lessons from caregiving that I’d like to share with you.
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3 weeks ago | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Jacob Harney |Marisa Wexler |Doc Irish |Jill Hammergren
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and, in the U.S. and across the globe this year, patients, caregivers, medical professionals, and advocates will be focusing their attention on helping to empower those living with the neurological disease by providing educational resources, fostering community, and providing opportunities to get involved. World Parkinson’s Day is April 11.
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1 month ago | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Margarida Maia |Jill Hammergren |Patricia Inacio |Andrea Lobo
A rare nerve disorder may offer clues to potential Parkinson’s disease treatment targets, a mouse study showed. In giant axonal neuropathy (GAN), buildup of neurofilament proteins trap several cellular organelles and proteins, preventing nerve cells from clearing and recycling waste, the study found. Because neurofilament proteins have also been linked to several neurodegenerative disorders, the findings may be relevant to Parkinson’s, the researchers said.
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2 months ago | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Jill Hammergren |Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor |Marisa Wexler |Jamie Askari
As a caregiver to a husband with Parkinson’s disease, I often feel like we’re in an unseaworthy boat surrounded by sharks, searching for a lighthouse. So far, nearly 11 years after my husband Eric’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, we’ve been able to ride the waves of the disease’s progression. But nothing is ever smooth, and our sea legs remain firmly planted on the deck of our boat. We’ve managed to find a flotilla of others who are also living with Parkinson’s, and together, we navigate the challenges.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Andrea Lobo |Mary Chapman |Jill Hammergren |Margarida Maia
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has announced that it will host its third annual, free, virtual conference for people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers on Feb. 19-20. The program is scheduled to run from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET each day.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Jill Hammergren |Marisa Wexler |Mollie Lombardi |Chukwuemeka Uchebuakor
During our shared Parkinson’s journey, my husband, Eric, and I have experienced much frustration, anger, and heartache over the challenges that the disease imposes on our lives. For my mental well-being, I meditate and practice mindful moments. I recently did a guided meditation with one of my favorite authors and storytellers, Sarah Blondin.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Marisa Wexler |Margarida Maia |Steve Bryson |Jill Hammergren
Changes in gut bacteria may be a useful marker to help diagnose Parkinson’s disease, according to a new analysis. The study, “Microbial biomarker discovery in Parkinson’s disease through a network-based approach,” was published in npj Parkinson’s Disease. The human digestive tract is home to billions of bacteria known as the gut microbiome. These bacteria have profound effects on health that are beginning to be understood.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Andrea Lobo |Jill Hammergren |Margarida Maia |Lindsey Shapiro
A new partnership will work to develop customized assays to detect and quantify blood biomarkers to support the advancement of new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease. Adx Neurosciences, which makes biomarker assays for neurodegenerative diseases, and Alamar Biosciences, a proteomics company with technology to detect biomarkers for such diseases, announced the collaboration in a joint press release.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Mollie Lombardi |Jamie Askari |Jill Hammergren |Marisa Wexler
In the fall of 2012, I was moving fast. I had a big job and was becoming known in my industry. I traveled for work almost nonstop, working with clients and speaking at conferences. I was married to a great guy; we had the resources to enjoy beach vacations and ski trips. I was 35, and I was kicking butt and taking names. But a monster was lurking. My back had started to hurt.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
parkinsonsnewstoday.com | Marisa Wexler |Patricia Inacio |Jill Hammergren |Andrea Lobo
Integrating wearable sensors and machine learning has enabled researchers to develop a simplified method to diagnose Parkinson’s disease. The technology was described in the study, “Simplification of Mobility Tests and Data Processing to Increase Applicability of Wearable Sensors as Diagnostic Tools for Parkinson’s Disease,” published in Sensors. Diagnosing Parkinson’s is complicated.
