Parkinson Heroes
People with Parkinson’s, physicians, researchers, and therapists share personal insights into life with Parkinson’s and advances in care. They are true Parkinson heroes.
Silvia Lerch is forging her own path with Parkinson’s — connecting young people, bringing movement into peer support, and encouraging others to stay active.
Therapy dog Ludwig makes movement more enjoyable: Prof. Dr. Carsten Eggers discusses innovative dog-assisted therapy, motivation, and self-efficacy in Parkinson’s care.
Deep brain stimulation can significantly ease Parkinson’s symptoms. Dr. Patricia Krause explains who may benefit from this advanced therapy.
Josefa Domingos approaches therapy through daily life — creatively, close to the patient, and with the courage to keep rethinking Parkinson’s care.
When the voice becomes softer, early support is essential. Dr. Tabea Thies discusses speech therapy, communication, and everyday safety.
Speech-language pathologist John M. Dean discusses digital therapy, movement, and motivation — and how to better reach people with Parkinson’s in daily life.
The gut may play a more important role in Parkinson’s than previously thought. Dr. Arnout Bruggeman discusses microbiome research and new therapeutic perspectives.
Good Parkinson’s care does not happen in the doctor’s office alone. Carina Lummer focuses on regional networks that support patients and families beyond clinical care.
Parkinson Heroes: Personal Stories of Life with Parkinson’s
In our Parkinson Heroes section, people with Parkinson’s share their stories. In candid, personal interviews, they offer insight into life with the disease — from the first signs, such as tremor in the hands or legs, to the often long road to diagnosis, the fears that come with it, and the sources of hope that help them move forward. They also talk about the everyday challenges Parkinson’s can bring and the strategies that help them manage daily life. Their stories show how medication, supportive therapies such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, and advanced treatments such as infusion pump therapy or deep brain stimulation can make a meaningful difference and help improve quality of life.
In the discussions, those affected also give very individual tips on self-help. What they enjoy doing in their free time, for example playing table tennis, Nordic walking, painting or making music, and which aids make their everyday life easier. Read the inspiring, personal interviews with Parkinson’s patients and their unadulterated, direct view of the disease on our portal.
Parkinson’s heroes: Interviews with doctors and therapists
Our Parkinson’s heroes also include the many doctors, scientists and therapists who have specialized in the disease and treatment of Parkinson’s disease in the field of neurology, among others. In our interviews, they report on innovative therapies, positive developments and research, and on their various treatment focuses. They explain why regular exercise is so important for Parkinson’s and can improve Parkinson’s symptoms. They also show where there is still a need for action in care so that all patients can benefit as much as possible from existing treatments. They also make suggestions on how the interaction between inpatient and outpatient care and between doctors and therapists can be improved.
In our Parkinson’s heroes section, you can read highly interesting interviews with doctors and therapists who will give you fascinating insights into their work with Parkinson’s disease.
