I am an enthusiastic advocate for Parkinson’s research, always eager to encourage researchers and inform patients about opportunities to participate. I am curious about treatments and strategies to remediate motor symptoms. Ginny and I participated in clinical studies related to gait dysfunction and the cholinergic system.  I am even more drawn to understanding non-motor symptoms and their profound effect on patients. The chance to work with VAI and CureParkinson’s on this is most exciting.

As a Psychologist, I am interested in “Healing Strategies” which encourage patients to be active in their treatment and the maintenance of quality of life. Positive actions and expectations almost always improve overall outcomes. Exercise, nutrition, supportive relationships, brain plasticity, and adaptive strategies and tools all hold promise for near-term positive impact.

Team Spark has been a blessing to me and to my wife and “care partner” Ginny. We continually hear how important the group has been in the lives of other participants. Our aim is expand the group and its functions, without becoming impersonal and unwieldy.

What is the one thing you want to change in the world? “Empowering patients with chronic diseases to live better.”