Thank you to our sponsor, the National Parkinson’s Institute and its CEO and President Eric Richardson, for supporting the Parkinson’s community and for sponsoring The Movement Disorder Journal and News. Their commitment to improving quality of life through movement-based programs, education, and community outreach continues to make a meaningful difference for individuals and families navigating Parkinson’s disease.
At its core, the National Parkinson’s Institute is built around a simple idea: that people living with Parkinson’s disease deserve more than just treatment, they deserve a full, supported life. Based in Louisville, the organization has grown into a community hub where movement, education, and connection come together. Exercise programs, especially those designed specifically for Parkinson’s, like boxing and structured fitness routines, play a central role, helping individuals maintain strength, balance, and confidence. But the mission goes beyond physical health. Through support groups, educational events, and outreach efforts, the institute creates spaces where patients, caregivers, and families can learn, share, and feel less alone. Whether it’s guiding someone through a new diagnosis or building awareness in the broader community, the work is grounded in improving quality of life while contributing to the larger effort to better understand and confront Parkinson’s disease.
Services provided by NPI are free and all for the benefit of the Parkinson’s community in the Louisville, Ky and surrounding area. You can see all of their services and reach CEO Eric Richardson and Vice President, Erika Ganong at www.nationalparkinsonsinstitute.com
Like to become a sponsor? Contact me, Chris Denny, at ourworldinwordsandfilm@gmail.com
