{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"152 Dr. George Ackerman: A Conversation on Parkinson's Disease","description":"EPISODE 152 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on Parkinson\u2019s Disease, the impact on individuals with Parkinson\u2019s. and on their family and caretakers supporting them. Parkinson\u2019s Disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's Disease. In the US nearly 90,000 people are newly diagnosed each year and in Canada, around 11,000. In this episode we highlight the efforts of one man to honor the life and memory of his mother, by raising awareness of Parkinson\u2019s disease through TogetherForSharon\u00ae. See&amp;nbsp; links below. Today\u2019s featured guest is George Ackerman PhD.&amp;nbsp; From Brooklyn, N.Y, but now residing in Florida, George works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman, to Parkinson\u2019s Disease. Wanting to honor his mother and bring about greater awareness of Parkinson\u2019s Disease, together with his family he started TogetherForSharon\u00ae. As well as keeping Sharon\u2019s memory alive, they wanted to share the message of Parkinson\u2019s Awareness, and garner hope for a cure. The website, https:\/\/www.togetherforsharon.com\/ reaches thousands of individuals across the country. George currently interviews individuals throughout the Parkinson\u2019s community including various foundations, caregivers, and Parkinson\u2019s warriors to help share their stories and causes on the Together For Sharon podcast. Episode Timeline &amp;nbsp; 0:11 Introducing Parkinson's disease, awareness and hope for a cure.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; 3:20 Caregiving, and advocacy for Parkinson's disease. &amp;nbsp; 9:12 Parkinson's disease progression and end-of-life care. 13:59 Parkinson's disease symptoms, diagnosis, and fundraising efforts. 19:03 Research and potential causes.&amp;nbsp; 24:53 Living with Parkinson's disease and advocacy for support. Learn more about about George Ackerman, Together for Sharon, and Parkinson\u2019s Disease: Website&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.togetherforsharon.com\/ Email togetherforsharon@gmail.com Facebook https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/togetherforsharon112020 Twitter\/X https:\/\/twitter.com\/togetherforsha Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Schedule a&amp;nbsp;free Discovery Call with Dr. Lockitch to hear how you can Change Your Aging. Download the Growing Older Living Younger mobile app website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.askdrgill.com\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gillian.lockitch\/ GOLY Community:  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/growingolderlivingyounger LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gillianlockitch\/ X: https:\/\/twitter.com\/GilliansReviews And if you have not already done so, please follow, rate and review this Growing Older Living Younger podcast. ","author_name":"Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,","author_url":"https:\/\/askdrgill.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/30706103\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/170420363"}