Introducing 'I Love You, Grandma Sharon': A Child's View on Parkinson's - EP 186

When a grandparent is diagnosed with Parkinson's, the youngest family members often have the hardest time understanding the changes they see. Today, Dr. George Ackerman joins the podcast to introduce his latest book, "I Love You, Grandma Sharon," a beautiful tool designed to help families navigate these difficult conversations through a child's eyes.https://www.caregiverrelief.com/introducing-i-love-you-grandma-sharon-a-childs-view-on-parkinsons-with-george-ackerman-episode-186In this episode, we discuss:Turning Grief into Purpose: How George moved from law enforcement to full-time advocacy after his mother's passing.Legislative Hope: The status of the National Plan to End Parkinson’s and why D.C. needs to act now.A Visual Journey: Why the book uses aging and "Pixar-style" illustrations to make Parkinson's less frightening for kids.Dr. Ackerman’s mission is simple: keep the memory of his mother alive while providing resources and hope to the 70,000+ visitors who have joined his community.