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Life Hacks from People Living with Parkinson’s

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Puzzle in the shape of a brain with a hand using a magnifying glass to find the missing pieces
source: Brian Grant Foundation

In October 2025, the Brian Grant Foundation (BGF) hosted a webcast featuring three Parkinson’s advocates sharing their personal practical tips, tricks, and adaptive tools that make daily life easier. The panelists—Bryce Perry (podcaster, diagnosed at 40), Brian Campkin (advocate and podcast co-host, diagnosed in 2018), and Kat Hill (author and co-founder of the Women’s Parkinson’s Project, diagnosed at 48)—discussed everything from medication reminders to travel hacks, all moderated by Amy Lavallee of BGF.

What made this session special? They’re real strategies from people living with Parkinson’s every day.

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Practical Problem-Solving for Daily Life with Parkinson’s: Ask the OT Anything

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In October 2025, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) hosted a live “Ask the OT Anything” session as part of their “Thriving Through Occupational Therapy” series. Monika Lukasiewicz, an occupational therapist (OT) with 15 years of experience, answered real questions from people with Parkinson’s and care partners about daily living challenges—from getting out of bed to maintaining hobbies.

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Finding Strength Within: How Spirituality Can Improve Life with Parkinson’s

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Path through the woods
source: Pexels

In October 2025, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) hosted the webinar “Unlocking Strength Within: Spirituality and Parkinson’s Disease.” The webinar featured Kim Beuerman, a board-certified spiritual care provider and staff chaplain, who shared how nurturing spiritual well-being can improve quality of life, reduce depression and anxiety, and build resilience.

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