Our Community

We serve a community of Parkinson’s patients and caregivers who have a unique perspective and personality and want to live their lives to the fullest. Here we’ve gathered videos so that you can hear firsthand from this diverse group of people that wants to LIVE with Parkinson’s, not die from Parkinson’s.

  • A Patient’s Perspective

    Alyssa Johnson describes how she coped with Parkinson's. With the support of her husband, family, and friends, she explains how having a positive and proactive outlook helps to manage this disease.

  • A Patient’s Perspective

    As a wife, mother, and physician, Soania Mathur explores how her early-onset Parkinson's diagnosis affected her family and how disclosure helps throughout the support process.

  • A Patient’s Perspective

    Former NHL Hockey coach, Brent Peterson, discusses challenges with his Parkinson's diagnosis and how he worked through those challenges with the support of his family and team.

  • A Caregiver’s Perspective

    After Marsha Anthony's father passed away of Parkinson's, she wanted to help others living with the disease. Today the Melvin Weinstein Parkinson's Foundation provides direct support to patients.

  • What Family Members Should Know

    Living with Parkinson's has given Hadley and John Ferguson a new perspective on life and has strengthened their relationship.

  • A Patient’s Perspective

    When Hadley Ferguson learned she had young onset Parkinson's, she became the second member of her family to be diagnosed with the disease.

  • A Caregiver’s Perspective

    Be patient. Ask questions. Go on with life. That's just a few pieces of advice that Pat Baker has for other Parkinson's caregivers.

  • A Patient’s Perspective

    Dan Baker talks about living with Parkinson's, and how he overcame depression with the support of his friends and family.

  • A Physician’s Perspective

    John Nutt, MD, of the OHSU Parkinson Center of Oregon demystifies the process for diagnosing Parkinson's.

  • A Caregiver’s Perspective

    When someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s it’s often a family member that takes on the role of caregiver. Natasha Ruess is no exception.

  • Living Well

    Julie Carter, RN, MS, ANP and Dr. John Nutt of the OHSU Parkinson Center of Oregon give expert advice on living well with Parkinson's.

  • What Family Members Should Know

    The Ruess family – Brian, Natasha, Adam and Tatiana – are learning how to live with a Parkinson’s diagnosis.

  • Brian Grant’s Perspective

    Like you, Brian continues to ask questions, pursue answers and learn about his disease.