Movers and Shakers: New Storybook Illustrates the Experiences of Black and African American Families
- bibby04
- Mar 16, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 20, 2023
In the spring of 2021, Doctors and researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) and Teachers College, Columbia University invited a group of Black and African American individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers to come together to develop an educational guide designed specifically for the Black and African American community.
The Result? A beautiful Parkinson’s Disease storybook with a compilation of narratives from African American and Black individuals and caregivers who are living and thriving with Parkinson’s disease. The goal of the storybook is to inspire and connect individuals in the community by sharing the experiences of these remarkable individuals. The hope is that the stories will also educate others by removing the mysteries and misconceptions of Parkinson’s disease to provide useful resources regarding diagnosis and treatment to allow others to thrive with Parkinson’s disease.
You can also meet this group of “movers and shakers” which includes doctors, researchers, and teachers from CUIMC through videos and webinars. A series of webinars was created to allow you to meet the “movers” of this storybook and advocacy coalition to learn how they have been removing the mysteries and misconceptions of Parkinson’s in their communities through storytelling and more.
Session one features a tool for building trust, awareness and empowerment in the Black and African American communities. Session two discusses the Power of Story: Using Narratives in the Black and African American Community to Connect and Inspire Those Affected by Parkinson’s. Session three features the Role of Faith-Based Leaders in Health Promotion and Outreach in the Black and African American Communities.
You can find links to all videos and sessions as well as learn how to follow them on social media at this link: https://www.neurology.columbia.edu/patient-care/specialties/movement-disorders/pd-movers-we-keep-moving-storybook
Good Morning!! My name is Justin Simporios from Canada. My daughter was unable to walk for several months after an accident that required her to have surgery. Because I haven't won the Lotto I've been playing for so long, I haven't been able to pay for the surgery. A friend online recommended Lord Meduza to me and he deserves a really, really big THANK YOU. This man chose to help me with a lottery spell and he gave me the precise numbers to play the Canada Lotto Max Lottery. After two weeks, I was proclaimed the winner of $80 MILLION DOLLARS. Now, my daughter will be able to walk once more after so much time as her surgery is now…
I battled Multiple Sclerosis for 6 years, trying countless conventional treatments without success. My younger brother also suffered from Parkinson’s disease for 9 years. Doctors told us there was no cure for either condition. Everything changed when we discovered Dr. Madida Sam through www.earthcureherbalclinic.com. With the help of Dr. Sam, his team, and co-doctors, both my MS and my brother’s Parkinson’s symptoms were completely reversed and cured. We are truly grateful to EarthCure Herbal Clinic for giving us our lives back.
I battled Multiple Sclerosis for 6 years, trying countless conventional treatments without success. My younger brother also suffered from Parkinson’s disease for 9 years. Doctors told us there was no cure for either condition. Everything changed when we discovered Dr. Madida Sam through www.earthcureherbalclinic.com. With the help of Dr. Sam, his team, and co-doctors, both my MS and my brother’s Parkinson’s symptoms were completely reversed and cured. We are truly grateful to EarthCure Herbal Clinic for giving us our lives back.
When my husband was diagnosed with dementia four years ago, it was heartbreaking to watch his memory fade and his independence slip away. For over two years, he was on conventional medications, but his symptoms only got worse he became more forgetful, confused, and dependent.Out of desperation and hope, we decided to try a herbal treatment program from NaturePath Herbal Clinic. Honestly, we were skeptical at first, but within a few months, the changes were remarkable. His clarity improved, he became more alert, and gradually regained confidence and calm.It’s been a life-changing experience not just for him, but for our whole family. If your loved one is struggling with dementia, I truly recommend looking into their natural approach. Visit www.naturepathherbalclinic.com.
My husband was diagnosed of Parkinson’s Disease a couple of years ago, he had severe fatigue, difficulty with mobility and sleeping. He was placed on Sinemet 3 times daily, which helped but only for a short while. So, we decided to try alternative treatment and began on PD-5 protocol, it has made tremendous difference for my husband, he had improved walking balance, muscle strength and he is now very active. His Parkinson’s is totally under control, we got the treatment from binehealthcenter.com. This treatment is a breakthrough for PWP!