Together for Sharon

About this episode

Dr. George Ackerman discusses his advocacy for Parkinson's awareness in memory of his mother, Sharon.

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we sit down with relentless Parkinson’s advocate, Dr. George Ackerman, who founded the movement, Together for Sharon, in memory of his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman. His goal is to raise awareness and hope for a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. George reflects on his mother’s diagnosis, the isolation his family felt early on, and how losing his mother transformed his life and pushes him to fight for a cure for Parkinson’s every day. George shares what it was like to become a caregiver, the resources he wished existed, and the drive that keeps him writing books, advocating on Capitol Hill, perpetually networking, and working for change. It’s a moving reminder that community, compassion, and persistence matter—especially during Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

People in this episode

Host: FOX Rehabilitation

Guest: Dr. George Ackerman

Topics covered

• Parkinson's Disease
• advocacy
• caregiving
• awareness
• community support
• health

Keywords

• Parkinson's Disease
• advocacy
• caregiver
• Together for Sharon
• health awareness
• community
• compassion

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