Humans touched by Parkinson’s Archives

Living with Parkinson’s: practicing “active acceptance”: Valérie reveals why she supports research

Diagnosed at the age of 44, Valérie Demaré chose to make her illness a driving force rather than a hindrance. She shares how she approaches her illness, what gives her hope and what gives her courage.

“Above all, don’t give up!” Olivette’s advice to others with Parkinson’s disease.

15 September 2025 - Actions / Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Find out why Olivette organizes golf tournaments to support Parkinson’s disease research.

YOUNG ONSET PARKINSON’S IS REALLY DIFFERENT — INTERVIEW WITH DR. BART POST

21 May 2025 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s / Living with Parkinson’s / Research

Find out how Young Onset Parkinson’s differs in terms of causes, symptoms, treatments and progression.

Anxiety, stress, empathy and an appreciation of life: how parental Parkinson’s disease impacts children

16 December 2024 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Children express how they have been changed as a result of seeing a parent struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

Neuropsychiatrist De Winter discusses the psychological impact of Parkinson’s & how to cope

6 November 2024 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Discover how a better understanding of the psychological impact of Parkinson’s can improve quality of life for both patients and carers

Olivier is running the Brussels 20km with ‘Run, or Walk, for Parkinson’ to make a difference

17 May 2024 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Find out why Olivier wants to help find a cure for Parkinson’s disease

Paola is determined not to let ‘Parker’ win without a fight so she has joined #teambeatparkinson

19 February 2024 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Discover why Paola will be driving from Italy to join ‘Run, or Walk, for Parkinson’ and what has changed since her Parkinson’s diagnosis.

Véronique shares her experience – the bad, the good and the creative – of living with Parkinson’s disease

10 October 2023 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Former nursery manager’s Parkinson’s symptoms became impossible to ignore … but she found that love, nature, sunshine and hope help her.

Alexandra hosts a cycling fundraising event for Parkinson’s research

26 April 2023 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Inspired by her grandmother’s experience of living with Parkinson’s disease, Alexandra has decided to help find a cure and shares her experience and tips.

SPOTLIGHT: Volunteer: Olivier Deharynck

23 June 2022 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Meet Olivier Deharynck, a sports coach volunteering with the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity to help train the ‘Run, or Walk, for Parkinson’ team.