San Franciscan Veronica Garcia-Hayes, featured in the documentary Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s Disease (PD) when she was only 39, and pregnant. But ...

For patients with Parkinson's disease, changes in their ability to walk can be dramatic. "Parkinson's gait," as it is often called, can include changes in step length and asymmetry between legs. This ...

WHEN: 11 a.m.-noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with introduction Sept. 18 and physical therapist’s assessments Wednesday and Friday of that week. Sessions run Sept. 25-Oct. 30. WHERE: Touchmark ...

It’s been a tough journey — with lessons learned. “I remember wanting to be a teacher when I was real young,” said Jessica Krauser. “I always dreamt about being a mom. I knew I wanted to go to college ...

For most of his 81 years, Frank Vivona, of St. James, considered himself a full-blown couch potato. “I didn’t exercise and, in fact, I never liked exercise,” said the retired schoolteacher. But after ...

A patient with Parkinson's disease (PD) can now walk with a normal gait without balance problems or fear of falling after implantation of a neuroprosthetic device. The neuroprosthesis involves ...

For patients with Parkinson's disease, changes in their ability to walk can be dramatic. “Parkinson’s gait,” as it is often called, can include changes in step length and asymmetry between legs. This ...