In Your Own Words...

Here, people with Parkinson's, caregivers and family members share their experiences of living well with Parkinson's. Each has their unique way of doing so and unique way of telling their story.

Read personal stories of living well:

A Different Program By Nancy Grandoff

"In March of 1998, a drastic change took place in my life. At first, the tremor had been barely noticeable..."

Read Nancy's testimonial about the therapeutic power of painting for her PD.

Why Run a Marathon? An Interview with Dan Kiefer

"I ran the Los Angeles Marathon in 2006. It was my first and, so far, only full marathon. I also ran half-marathons in 2004 and 2007, along with several 5k races. These races have been empowering experiences for me personally."

Read more about Dan's experience running with PD.

Keeping it CLEAR By Carey Christensen

"The intricate interplay between body and mind that characterizes Parkinson’s disease (PD) has fascinated me ever since my diagnosis in 1999."