Episode 017- Guest Ripley Hensley (RN, Advocate, Researcher, Care Partner) - Mark In The Park Podcast

Welcome to Mark In The Park — a podcast about life, not just Parkinson’s. Hosted by Mark Milow, aka MarkInThePark21, this is a space where honesty meets optimism, and everyday moments matter just as much as the big ones.This week’s guest is Advocate,  RN, Researcher, and Care Partner Ripley Hensley.  Ripley’s Bio reads:Ripley Hensley is a PhD student and Registered Nurse, a career path shaped by her dad’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in 2017. She is passionate about hospital safety, nursing education, and predictors of self-management behaviors, working to bridge research and practice for safer, more responsive care. Her work centers on amplifying patient and caregiver voices to drive meaningful change.*     *     *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *     *     *    *     *    *Want to know more about Parkinson’s Disease?  You will find great resources at the Parkinson’s Foundation website or by calling their hotline below:1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636)www.parkinson.orgIf you have a question or suggestion for the podcast, or would like me to speak at an event, you can reach me at [email protected] .  You can also check out my website www.markinthepark21.com Thank you for listening!  Please Like, Subscribe and tell a friend if you enjoyed the show!  Music by James Wigley 👏Special thanks to my BFF Nikki ❤️And to the one who helped me find light in the darkness, I will always be thankful!#Parkinsons #Tenacity #YOPD #Inspiration #Resilience #Hope #Fun #WPC #DadJoke