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Understanding Parkinson’s: Guidance and Support for Baby Boomers
Welcome to the Parkinson’s section of BabyBoomer.org, a compassionate space dedicated to providing support and information for Baby Boomers affected by Parkinson’s disease. Here, you’ll find a collection of articles, insightful podcasts, and valuable resources focused on understanding Parkinson’s, managing symptoms, and enhancing quality of life. Our content covers the latest research, treatment options, and Lifestyle tips designed to empower individuals and families navigating this journey. Whether you’re seeking knowledge, support, or hope, this section is committed to offering guidance and fostering a community for those touched by Parkinson’s.
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Dive deep into the art of goal-setting, emphasizing the crucial connection between vision, emotion, and action. Allan Knight, a former Zen Monk, along with Anika Jackson, Zen Power Coach in Training, guide individuals through this process in the Zen Activation Program sharing their personal experien…
Dive deep into the art of goal-setting, emphasizing the crucial connection between vision, emotion, and action. Allan Knight, a former Zen Monk, along with Anika Jackson, Zen Power Coach in Training, …
Dive deep into the art of goal-setting, emphasizing the crucial connection between vision, emotion, and action. Allan Knight, a former Zen Monk, along with Anika Jackson, Zen Power Coach in Training, guide individuals through this process in the Zen Activation Program sharing their personal experiences and strategies for achieving ambitious goals. Anika outlines her 2025 aspirations, while Allan discusses his commitment to overcoming Parkinson's and expanding the impact of his work. To enhance accountability, Allan introduces the "consequence system," a unique approach that involves attaching …
Anika Jackson
January 3, 2025 
Choosing a word as a guiding light for the new year is a wonderful idea. When Dr. Robert Cochrane suggested it a year ago giving Susan the credit for starting the tradition I was happy for the change of perspective. New Year's resolutions, no matter how sincere the intentions, often don’t pan…
Choosing a word as a guiding light for the new year is a wonderful idea. When Dr. Robert Cochrane suggested it a year ago giving Susan the credit for starting the tradition I was happy for the change …
Choosing a word as a guiding light for the new year is a wonderful idea. When Dr. Robert Cochrane suggested it a year ago giving Susan the credit for starting the tradition I was happy for the change of perspective. New Year's resolutions, no matter how sincere the intentions, often don’t pan out in the end. Thus causing feelings of failure when that promise isn’t kept a few days or weeks into the year when, too often, we reach above our means. Cocreate, focus, love and cultivate were the words we the YAX family started 2024 with. We cultivated love and acceptance. We worked on kee…
Robert Cochrane, PhD
January 1, 2025 
Dr. Okeanis Vaou is board-certified in Neurology and is fellowship trained in Movement Disorders and Sleep. She specializes in the management of Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. You can find out more at: https://directory.uthscsa.edu/academics/profile/vaou. Part four of four. Wh…
Dr. Okeanis Vaou is board-certified in Neurology and is fellowship trained in Movement Disorders and Sleep. She specializes in the management of Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. You…
Dr. Okeanis Vaou is board-certified in Neurology and is fellowship trained in Movement Disorders and Sleep. She specializes in the management of Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. You can find out more at: https://directory.uthscsa.edu/academics/profile/vaou. Part four of four. Who is this show for? Short answer: everyone. As we like to say at YAX: You belong. Have fun. Is there something we're not talking about that we should? Let us know and be the guest that shines the light on what we're missing!Robert and Susan are the creators of the Daily Dose form an interesting d…
Robert Cochrane, PhD
December 31, 2024 
Dr. Okeanis Vaou is board-certified in Neurology and is fellowship trained in Movement Disorders and Sleep. She specializes in the management of Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. You can find out more at: https://directory.uthscsa.edu/academics/profile/vaou. Part three of four. …
Dr. Okeanis Vaou is board-certified in Neurology and is fellowship trained in Movement Disorders and Sleep. She specializes in the management of Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. You…
Dr. Okeanis Vaou is board-certified in Neurology and is fellowship trained in Movement Disorders and Sleep. She specializes in the management of Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. You can find out more at: https://directory.uthscsa.edu/academics/profile/vaou. Part three of four. Who is this show for? Short answer: everyone. As we like to say at YAX: You belong. Have fun. Is there something we're not talking about that we should? Let us know and be the guest that shines the light on what we're missing!Robert and Susan are the creators of the Daily Dose form an interesting…
Robert Cochrane, PhD
December 31, 2024 
Dr. Okeanis Vaou is board-certified in Neurology and is fellowship trained in Movement Disorders and Sleep. She specializes in the management of Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. You can find out more at: https://directory.uthscsa.edu/academics/profile/vaou. Part two of four. Wh…
Dr. Okeanis Vaou is board-certified in Neurology and is fellowship trained in Movement Disorders and Sleep. She specializes in the management of Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. You…
Dr. Okeanis Vaou is board-certified in Neurology and is fellowship trained in Movement Disorders and Sleep. She specializes in the management of Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. You can find out more at: https://directory.uthscsa.edu/academics/profile/vaou. Part two of four. Who is this show for? Short answer: everyone. As we like to say at YAX: You belong. Have fun. Is there something we're not talking about that we should? Let us know and be the guest that shines the light on what we're missing!Robert and Susan are the creators of the Daily Dose form an interesting d…
Robert Cochrane, PhD
December 31, 2024 
Dr. Okeanis Vaou is board-certified in Neurology and is fellowship trained in Movement Disorders and Sleep. She specializes in the management of Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. You can find out more at: https://directory.uthscsa.edu/academics/profile/vaou. Part one of four. Wh…
Dr. Okeanis Vaou is board-certified in Neurology and is fellowship trained in Movement Disorders and Sleep. She specializes in the management of Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. You…
Dr. Okeanis Vaou is board-certified in Neurology and is fellowship trained in Movement Disorders and Sleep. She specializes in the management of Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. You can find out more at: https://directory.uthscsa.edu/academics/profile/vaou. Part one of four. Who is this show for? Short answer: everyone. As we like to say at YAX: You belong. Have fun. Is there something we're not talking about that we should? Let us know and be the guest that shines the light on what we're missing!Robert and Susan are the creators of the Daily Dose form an interesting d…
Robert Cochrane, PhD
December 31, 2024 
Michael J. Fox’s iconic Back to the Future turns 40 in 2025. The trilogy of films are all about time - the future, the past and the present. As Marty McFly says repeatedly in the Future trilogy, “That’s heavy.” So how does time relate to Parkinson’s disease (PD)? It can have an inspir…
Michael J. Fox’s iconic Back to the Future turns 40 in 2025. The trilogy of films are all about time - the future, the past and the present. As Marty McFly says repeatedly in the Future trilogy, …
Michael J. Fox’s iconic Back to the Future turns 40 in 2025. The trilogy of films are all about time - the future, the past and the present. As Marty McFly says repeatedly in the Future trilogy, “That’s heavy.” So how does time relate to Parkinson’s disease (PD)? It can have an inspiring effect, leading one to think “I have to go, do or be now, while there’s still time!” That was how my dad, who was diagnosed in 2001, and I approached our Boys of Summer journey in 2004. We knew very little about PD - only that it might limit our ability to do things the way we wanted to a…
Robert Cochrane, PhD
December 29, 2024 
We're taking Parkinson's disease Back to the Future in 2025! Join us for a special free presentation of 12 clips from Michael J. Fox's film career in the form of a Hero's Journey.All are welcome. Sign up at www.yesandexercise.org.Yes, And...eXercise! is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving …
We're taking Parkinson's disease Back to the Future in 2025! Join us for a special free presentation of 12 clips from Michael J. Fox's film career in the form of a Hero's Journey.All are welcome. S…
We're taking Parkinson's disease Back to the Future in 2025! Join us for a special free presentation of 12 clips from Michael J. Fox's film career in the form of a Hero's Journey.All are welcome. Sign up at www.yesandexercise.org.Yes, And...eXercise! is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving the Parkinson's disease (PD) community. We provide clinically-tested Cinema Therapy (storytelling) and improvisation classes to improve quality of life.
Robert Cochrane, PhD
December 29, 2024 
Hi, I’m Larry Linton. I was progressing steadily through my career as a corporate lawyer when, at the age of 49, I was confronted with a diagnosis that changed my life forever. After going through a debilitating period of grief, I emerged to find a life that, in many respects has been more rewardi…
Hi, I’m Larry Linton. I was progressing steadily through my career as a corporate lawyer when, at the age of 49, I was confronted with a diagnosis that changed my life forever. After going through a…
Hi, I’m Larry Linton. I was progressing steadily through my career as a corporate lawyer when, at the age of 49, I was confronted with a diagnosis that changed my life forever. After going through a debilitating period of grief, I emerged to find a life that, in many respects has been more rewarding, meaningful and purposeful than at any time before my diagnosis. Now, I help others navigate their Parkinson’s journey to a life worth living post-diagnosis.Support our podcast show by: https://kmmedia.pro/our-store Affiliate(s): Lyric Vids - https://positivetalkradio.net/Lyricvids …
KEVIN MCDONALD
December 26, 2024 
The Meal Lifter is a dining aid designed to help people who have difficulty raising their arms to eat independently.It's a simple, stable platform that elevates a 9-inch round plate, shortening the distance between the plate and the mouth.This makes it easier for users to maneuver food from pl…
The Meal Lifter is a dining aid designed to help people who have difficulty raising their arms to eat independently.It's a simple, stable platform that elevates a 9-inch round plate, shortening the…
The Meal Lifter is a dining aid designed to help people who have difficulty raising their arms to eat independently.It's a simple, stable platform that elevates a 9-inch round plate, shortening the distance between the plate and the mouth.This makes it easier for users to maneuver food from plate to mouth with minimal arm movement.The Meal Lifter can be helpful for:* Parkinson's disease and essential tremor * Limited range of motion or weakness in the arms * Dementia or low visionThe Meal Lifter is made of durable polypropylene that's dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. It's also st…
Cindy Hardin-Weiss
December 24, 2024 
Hilary Byatt is the Chief Operating Officer at Parkinson Voice Project (PVP). She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a BBA and earned an MS in Communication Disorders from University of Texas at Dallas. She has over 30 years of experience in healthcare. You can find out mor…
Hilary Byatt is the Chief Operating Officer at Parkinson Voice Project (PVP). She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a BBA and earned an MS in Communication Disorders from Un…
Hilary Byatt is the Chief Operating Officer at Parkinson Voice Project (PVP). She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a BBA and earned an MS in Communication Disorders from University of Texas at Dallas. She has over 30 years of experience in healthcare. You can find out more about her and PVP at https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/about/team/clinical/hilary-byatt/. Part five of a five part series.Who is this show for? Short answer: everyone. As we like to say at YAX: You belong. Have fun. Is there something we're not talking about that we should? Let us know and be th…
Robert Cochrane, PhD
December 23, 2024 
Hilary Byatt is the Chief Operating Officer at Parkinson Voice Project (PVP). She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a BBA and earned an MS in Communication Disorders from University of Texas at Dallas. She has over 30 years of experience in healthcare. You can find out mor…
Hilary Byatt is the Chief Operating Officer at Parkinson Voice Project (PVP). She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a BBA and earned an MS in Communication Disorders from Un…
Hilary Byatt is the Chief Operating Officer at Parkinson Voice Project (PVP). She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a BBA and earned an MS in Communication Disorders from University of Texas at Dallas. She has over 30 years of experience in healthcare. You can find out more about her and PVP at https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/about/team/clinical/hilary-byatt/. Part four of a five part series.Who is this show for? Short answer: everyone. As we like to say at YAX: You belong. Have fun. Is there something we're not talking about that we should? Let us know and be th…
Robert Cochrane, PhD
December 23, 2024 
