Calcium & Vitamin D: What is their relationship to Parkinson’s (PD)?

By Kate Fiorianti | June 18, 2021 Calcium and Vitamin D are nutrients that are an important part to a healthy diet, but do they play a role in PD management? Studies have found that a deficiency in serum levels of Vitamin D is common among approximately half of individuals living with PD. In addition, lower levels […]

Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s Hosts 3rd Annual Navigating the Parkinson’s Path

By Kate Fiorianti | June 9, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Follow Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s on Facebook: @PetersonFoundation For the third year the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s will host their annual Expo Navigating the Parkinson’s Path: Insights and Information for Improved Living. The half-day event, designed to educate, engage and empower the Parkinson’s community, will be held on […]

Tips for Cooking with Parkinson’s

By Kate Fiorianti | June 2, 2021 “There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” -George Bernard Shaw Enjoying a meal is a simple pleasure in life. When we cook and eat, we use many complex motor skills without thinking. For someone living with Parkinson’s preparing or enjoying a meal may become challenging, frustrating, or […]