Episode 31: George Ackerman, PhD, TogetherForSharon® Nonprofit, Author, Parkinson Advocate

On this episode of the Hear Here Parkinson’s Podcast, host and WPC Executive Director Eli Pollard speaks with George Ackerman, PhD, JD — author, advocate, lawyer, and law enforcement professional. George shares his journey as a caregiver for his mother with Parkinson’s and how that experience inspired his advocacy within the Parkinson’s community. He also discusses his work connecting Parkinson’s awareness with law enforcement to help create safer spaces for people living with Parkinson’s, as well as his books on Parkinson’s and their inclusion in the Book Nook at the World Parkinson Congress.