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Parkinson’s Week: Through the eyes of a patient: Introducing Veerle!

7 April 2020 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s / Living with Parkinson’s

This World Parkinson’s Disease Week, Veerle will be providing regular blogs about her experiences as a Parkinson’s patient. Diagnosed 11 years ago, Veerle will describe some of the daily challenges of life with the disease. Since no two Parkinson’s patients are the same, Veerle speaks only for herself, however many of the issues she describes … Continued

Interview with Shaun Martin PhD, Parkinson’s Disease researcher at KU Leuven

9 March 2020 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s / Research

We asked Shaun Martin PhD, a senior postdoctural scientist researching Parkinson’s Disease at KU Leuven, to tell us more about his role, motivation and research. His responses were both eye-opening and touching. Read his full interview here.

Portrait of Ivo de Bisschop – Living with Parkinson’s since 2017

24 October 2019 - Actions / Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Ivo was told two years ago (in 2017) that he had Parkinson’s disease. Very quickly, he decided not to stay stuck and do something himself: the ‘Stop Parkinson Walk’, a 49-day non-stop walk with four friends along the Belgian border, 30 km every day.

Portrait of Liesbeth Aerts – researcher in neurobiology at the VIB-KU Leuven

22 October 2019 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s / Research

A few years ago, Liesbeth attended a motivational seminar given by Patrick & Anne-Marie. Their positive attitude was so inspiring that she decided to help the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity.

Portrait of Luc Delepine, ‘Sunday Run coach’ for the DPC

18 October 2019 - Actions / Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Portrait of Luc Delepine, ‘Sunday Run coach’ for the DPC, loyal supporter and friend.

8 Ways to Help Someone You Love Manage Parkinson’s Disease

14 August 2019 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s / Living with Parkinson’s

When someone you care about has Parkinson’s disease, he needs extra help and support to stay active and preserve their quality of life. You can help out in a number of ways. Here are eight of the best ways to help someone you love manage Parkinson’s disease.

Portrait of Frank Willemsens, living with Parkinson’s disease since 2010

2 July 2019 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Portrait of Frank Willemsens, who experienced two upheavals in a very short period of time. Discover a very touching portrait of a very brave man.

Portrait of Alain Mallart, living with Parkinson’s disease since 2012

11 June 2019 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Portrait of Alain Mallart, living with Parkinson’s disease since 2012. He created Action Parkinson, a patients’ association which offers Parkinson’s patients in the Brussels region the opportunity to meet and participate in various activities adapted to their pathology.

Portrait of Piet De Vocht, living with Parkinson’s disease since 2012

6 November 2018 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Piet De Vocht has Parkinson’s disease since 2012. He guides us through his experience and the transition of before and after.

Managing the Change that Nobody Wants

17 July 2018 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

I’m an organizational development consultant who specializes in helping business leaders achieve transformational change — it’s my life’s calling. But not all change is wanted. My dear husband Richard lives with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy-body dementia.