YOPN’s Living Well Starts Here

The YOPN Podcast is thrilled to welcome George Ackerman to our community. George a PhD, is a dedicated advocate for the Parkinson's Disease (PD) community. Following the passing of his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman, on January 1, 2020, due to complications from Parkinson's Disease, George has tirelessly worked to advocate and educate everyone about PD.

In honor of his mother's memory, George initiated a movement with TogetherforShar...

The Young Onset Parkinson's Network is delighted to introduce Carl Beech, a prominent figure on TikTok and the Chief Executive Officer of Spotlight YOPD, a non-profit organization in the UK. In addition to his role as CEO at Edge Ministries, Carl wears many hats – he's an author, keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and broadcaster. Importantly, he is a passionate advocate for raising awareness about young onset Parkinson's.

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The Young Onset Parkinson's Network is privileged to present a touching interview with Gavin Mogan. Imagine the shift from being the one in need of care to becoming the caregiver, all the while maintaining a unwavering focus on the positive aspects of life. Just a couple of months ago, Gavin faced the heart-wrenching loss of his wife, Amy, after a year-long battle with brain cancer. Keep your tissues close as Gavin shares how his j...

Anna Grill is the driving force behind the Young Onset Parkinson’s Network (YOPN). She was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) at 38 while excelling in her career and juggling family life. After keeping her condition a secret for a decade, Anna publicly disclosed her diagnosis and noticed a lack of YOPD resources. This inspired her to create a community and provide support for those with YOPD in a positive environ...