Meet Roxanne! Originally from Livingston, TN, Roxanne and her husband Gary currently reside in Cookeville, TN. Roxanne is one of...
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PFP Blog
My Story: Reggie Gaulle
If you have ever been to a Franklin Support Group meeting, or attended the Navigating the Parkinson’s Path Annual Expo,...
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PFP Joins #GivingTuesday 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN November 12, 2021 – The Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day...
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My Story: Don Thomas
The Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s had the opportunity to speak with Nashville native, Don Thomas and his journey with Parkinson’s....
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Peterson Voices are Growing Stronger
Studies suggest that singing interventions have the potential to increase vocal loudness, respiratory muscle strength, and voice-related quality of life...
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My Story: Marsha Dunn
PFP had the opportunity to learn about Marsha Dunn’s Parkinson’s Journey. Marsha is a native Tennessean, graduating from Antioch High...
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Calcium & Vitamin D: What is their relationship to Parkinson’s (PD)?
Calcium and Vitamin D are nutrients that are an important part to a healthy diet, but do they play a...
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Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s Hosts 3rd Annual Navigating the Parkinson’s Path
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Follow Peterson Foundation for Parkinson's on Facebook: @PetersonFoundation For the third year the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s...
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Tips for Cooking with Parkinson’s
“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” -George Bernard Shaw Enjoying a meal is a simple pleasure...
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Exercise and Parkinson’s
Exercise is an important part of anyone living a healthy lifestyle. For people living with Parkinson’s Disease exercise is medicine!...
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Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is Parkinson’s Awareness month. This month is all about raising awareness about Parkinson’s and the available resources developed to...
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Art & Parkinson’s
In February 2019, the Peterson Painters was established. The Peterson Painters is a creative art support group for people with...
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Care Partner Resources
When someone is diagnosed with Parkinson's (PD), he/she is usually able to continue to provide self-care for some time. However,...
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COVID-19 Vaccine
Many of our support group members have been asking a lot of questions about COVID-19, the COVID-19 vaccine, and...
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My Story: Brent & Tami Peterson
Brent and Tami began their journey with Parkinson’s in 2002, when Brent was first diagnosed. At that time, he was...
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5 Tips to Make Your Home Parkinson’s Friendly
Patients with Parkinson’s (PD) experience mobility issues and moving easily around the home can be difficult. PFP’s Cookeville Support Group...
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Tips for Surviving the Winter with Parkinson’s
Parkinson's (PD) can increase an individual’s sensitivity to cold temperatures, and winter weather can make it harder to stay warm....
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Wellness Matters – Immune Boosters
‘Tis the season - for colds, flu, and the continuation of the Covid-19 pandemic. By this point we all know...
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