Podcast appearances and mentions of John L Lehr

Special Interview with John L. Lehr, President & CEO of theParkinson's Foundation & Carla Velastegui, a Parkinson's Care Partner Each November, the Parkinson's Foundation recognizes National Family Caregivers Month as an important time to celebrate and honor the many contributions of the 65 million Americans caring for a loved one living with a chronic condition like Parkinson's disease (PD). This year, more than ever, the focus is care partner burnout as a special effort is made to encourage care partners to find time to care for themselves too.We have a special conversation  with two unique experts. John L. Lehr is the President and CEO of the non-profit Parkinson's Foundation, and Carla Velastegui, a healthcare technologist and a care partner for her mother, who was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) in 2010. Based in Toronto, she is a member of the Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson's Advisory Council, a group of dedicated people in the Parkinson's community who advise and collaborate with the organization on a volunteer basis. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT PD & THE NEEDS OF CAREGIVERS:Special resources for people who are taking care of people with PD, including new resources for the Spanish-speaking communityThe challenges of taking care of someone with a progressive diseaseEssential tips to prevent care partner burnout, which can affect anyone caring for someone with PD and other chronic diseasesInfo about the Parkinson's Foundation free Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) for answers to PD care questions in English and Spanish, and the Foundation's complete library of online resourcesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Special Interview with John L. Lehr, President & CEO of theParkinson's Foundation & Carla Velastegui, a Parkinson's Care Partner Each November, the Parkinson's Foundation recognizes National Family Caregivers Month as an important time to celebrate and honor the many contributions of the 65 million Americans caring for a loved one living with a chronic condition like Parkinson's disease (PD). This year, more than ever, the focus is care partner burnout as a special effort is made to encourage care partners to find time to care for themselves too.We have a special conversation  with two unique experts. John L. Lehr is the President and CEO of the non-profit Parkinson's Foundation, and Carla Velastegui, a healthcare technologist and a care partner for her mother, who was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) in 2010. Based in Toronto, she is a member of the Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson's Advisory Council, a group of dedicated people in the Parkinson's community who advise and collaborate with the organization on a volunteer basis. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT PD & THE NEEDS OF CAREGIVERS:Special resources for people who are taking care of people with PD, including new resources for the Spanish-speaking communityThe challenges of taking care of someone with a progressive diseaseEssential tips to prevent care partner burnout, which can affect anyone caring for someone with PD and other chronic diseasesInfo about the Parkinson's Foundation free Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) for answers to PD care questions in English and Spanish, and the Foundation's complete library of online resourcesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

9:01 November, National Family Caregivers Month, is an important part of the Parkinson's Foundation's efforts to honor the contributions of the 65 million people in the U.S. caring for a loved one who is aging or living with a chronic condition like Parkinson's disease (PD). We have a special interview with John L. Lehr, President and CEO of the non-profit Parkinson’s Foundation, and Gil Kim, the primary care partner for his wife, Gina, who was diagnosed with PD in 2011.

November is recognized as National Family Caregivers Month, which is an important part of the Parkinson's Foundation efforts to honor the contributions of the 65 million people in the U.S. who care for a loved one who is aging or living with a chronic condition like Parkinson's disease (PD). We have a special interview with John L. Lehr, President and CEO of the non-profit Parkinson's Foundation, and Gil Kim, who is the primary care partner for his wife, Gina, who was diagnosed with PD in 2011.John L. Lehr leads the Parkinson's Foundation as president & chief executive officer. He has nearly three decades of nonprofit fundraising and management experience, with a strong focus in the voluntary healthcare and medical research sectors. John played a key role in merging two legacy Parkinson's organizations into the Parkinson's Foundation in 2017. Since joining the Foundation, fundraising revenue has grown each year by double digits, allowing the Foundation to greatly expand its mission programs. John led the efforts to open 17 regional chapters to better serve local Parkinson's communities. These developments and other initiatives have allowed the Foundation to earn a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, and to be named to the 2020 list of Best Places to Work by The Non-Profit Times. During his tenure at the Foundation, John has overseen several major initiatives including:Expanding the Foundation's Center of Excellence Network to 47 Centers globally;Launching PDGeneration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson's Disease, a groundbreaking study to gather genetic data for research and drug development on thousands of people with PD by offering free genetic testing and counseling;Co-hosting the Parkinson's Policy Forum to align the Parkinson's community around key issues, and to petition state and federal lawmakers to take action on pressing patient needs and policy changes.And, launching the Newly Diagnosed Initiative to reach the more than 60,000 individuals diagnosed with PD in the US each year, and to connect them to the Foundation's many educational resources.During his time with the Foundation, he has directed more than $30 million in research and clinical grants for promising Parkinson's disease studies. In advocating for the PD community, John recognizes the importance of expanding community services and resources that are offered for free, notably extended hours and Spanish-language capabilities for the Helpline, which receives thousands of calls each year. John earned his BA and MA in History from Villanova University. From 1990-1991, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Sri Lanka.Parkinson's Advocate & Caregiver Gil Kim is the primary care partner for his wife, Gina, who was diagnosed with PD in 2011. A 40-year Veteran of the Army Corps of Engineers, Gil has worked tirelessly to build a PD infrastructure in their home state of Mississippi that benefits rural residents of the state. Gil also serves on the Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson's Advisory Council, striving to improve the quality of life for his wife, people with PD, and their care partners.

November is recognized as National Family Caregivers Month, which is an important part of the Parkinson's Foundation efforts to honor the contributions of the 65 million people in the U.S. who care for a loved one who is aging or living with a chronic condition like Parkinson's disease (PD). We have a special interview with John L. Lehr, President and CEO of the non-profit Parkinson's Foundation, and Gil Kim, who is the primary care partner for his wife, Gina, who was diagnosed with PD in 2011.John L. Lehr leads the Parkinson's Foundation as president & chief executive officer. He has nearly three decades of nonprofit fundraising and management experience, with a strong focus in the voluntary healthcare and medical research sectors. John played a key role in merging two legacy Parkinson's organizations into the Parkinson's Foundation in 2017. Since joining the Foundation, fundraising revenue has grown each year by double digits, allowing the Foundation to greatly expand its mission programs. John led the efforts to open 17 regional chapters to better serve local Parkinson's communities. These developments and other initiatives have allowed the Foundation to earn a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, and to be named to the 2020 list of Best Places to Work by The Non-Profit Times. During his tenure at the Foundation, John has overseen several major initiatives including:Expanding the Foundation's Center of Excellence Network to 47 Centers globally;Launching PDGeneration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson's Disease, a groundbreaking study to gather genetic data for research and drug development on thousands of people with PD by offering free genetic testing and counseling;Co-hosting the Parkinson's Policy Forum to align the Parkinson's community around key issues, and to petition state and federal lawmakers to take action on pressing patient needs and policy changes.And, launching the Newly Diagnosed Initiative to reach the more than 60,000 individuals diagnosed with PD in the US each year, and to connect them to the Foundation's many educational resources.During his time with the Foundation, he has directed more than $30 million in research and clinical grants for promising Parkinson's disease studies. In advocating for the PD community, John recognizes the importance of expanding community services and resources that are offered for free, notably extended hours and Spanish-language capabilities for the Helpline, which receives thousands of calls each year. John earned his BA and MA in History from Villanova University. From 1990-1991, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Sri Lanka.Parkinson's Advocate & Caregiver Gil Kim is the primary care partner for his wife, Gina, who was diagnosed with PD in 2011. A 40-year Veteran of the Army Corps of Engineers, Gil has worked tirelessly to build a PD infrastructure in their home state of Mississippi that benefits rural residents of the state. Gil also serves on the Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson's Advisory Council, striving to improve the quality of life for his wife, people with PD, and their care partners.

8:27 Parkinson’s Disease (PD) affects nearly one million people in the U.S., and more than 90,000 are newly diagnosed each year – a 50% increase from previous estimates of 60,000 diagnoses per year. John L. Lehr, President and CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation, and Vikas Chinnan, a person living with Young-Onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD), visit with Mark Alyn on Late Night Health to discuss how to recognize the disease and share information about resources available to help the PD community.

Parkinson's Disease (PD) affects nearly one million people in the U.S., and more than 90,000 are newly diagnosed each year – a 50% increase from previous estimates of 60,000 diagnoses per year. There is no “one way” to diagnose PD, making it difficult to recognize. Some early signs of PD can include a tremor, small handwriting, loss of smell, trouble sleeping or walking, a soft or low voice, stooping or hunching over, as well as non-motor symptoms like depression and anxiety. No two people experience PD the same way.John L. Lehr, President, and CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation, and Vikas Chinnan, a person living with Young-Onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) visits with Late Night Health. We discuss how to recognize the disease and share information about resources available to help the PD community. The Parkinson's Foundation is a trusted ally for information at every stage of PD, offering life-changing support to people living with the disease and their care partners. For more information, visit Parkinson.org or call the free Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) for support in English or Spanish. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT PARKINSON'S DISEASE:Early signs of Parkinson's and what you can doLearn about resources like the free PD Helpline, resource library, educational programs, a Newly Diagnosed kit and the online communityHow to live well with Parkinson's disease SPOKEPERSONS BACKGROUND: JOHN L. LEHR is the president and CEO at the Parkinson's Foundation, guiding the overall strategy, mission, programs, and resources that make life better for people with PD. He works to expand the Foundation's research and care initiatives while also working to improve health equity in the PD community by providing support for populations that have been historically excluded from research and underserved by current resource efforts.VIKAS CHINNAN lives with YOPD, and since being diagnosed, he has shifted his focus from his career to Parkinson's advocacy and promoting awareness. Vikas is passionate about expanding access to resources to populations within the PD community that have been historically underserved and ensuring that employers across the country, large and small, are best equipped to support employees impacted by PD.

Parkinson's Disease (PD) affects nearly one million people in the U.S., and more than 90,000 are newly diagnosed each year – a 50% increase from previous estimates of 60,000 diagnoses per year. There is no “one way” to diagnose PD, making it difficult to recognize. Some early signs of PD can include a tremor, small handwriting, loss of smell, trouble sleeping or walking, a soft or low voice, stooping or hunching over, as well as non-motor symptoms like depression and anxiety. No two people experience PD the same way.John L. Lehr, President, and CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation, and Vikas Chinnan, a person living with Young-Onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) visits with Late Night Health. We discuss how to recognize the disease and share information about resources available to help the PD community. The Parkinson's Foundation is a trusted ally for information at every stage of PD, offering life-changing support to people living with the disease and their care partners. For more information, visit Parkinson.org or call the free Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) for support in English or Spanish. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT PARKINSON'S DISEASE:Early signs of Parkinson's and what you can doLearn about resources like the free PD Helpline, resource library, educational programs, a Newly Diagnosed kit and the online communityHow to live well with Parkinson's disease SPOKEPERSONS BACKGROUND: JOHN L. LEHR is the president and CEO at the Parkinson's Foundation, guiding the overall strategy, mission, programs, and resources that make life better for people with PD. He works to expand the Foundation's research and care initiatives while also working to improve health equity in the PD community by providing support for populations that have been historically excluded from research and underserved by current resource efforts.VIKAS CHINNAN lives with YOPD, and since being diagnosed, he has shifted his focus from his career to Parkinson's advocacy and promoting awareness. Vikas is passionate about expanding access to resources to populations within the PD community that have been historically underserved and ensuring that employers across the country, large and small, are best equipped to support employees impacted by PD.

Jim Blake of Unity World Headquartershttps://iamjimblake.com/Unity.orgBOOK: The Zen Executive:Gems of Wisdom for Enlightened LeadershipMikki Shepard for National Adoption MonthWEBSITE: https://mikkishepardauthor.com/ or AdoptionAsAChoice.comBOOK: IN A HEARTBEAT: The Miracle of a Family that was Meant to BeJohn Lehr & Veera Ristogi of The Parkinsons FoundationJim Blake is the CEO of Unity World Headquarters, where he previously served as chief information officer and vice president of operations. Unity is a spiritual nonprofit founded in 1889 in Kansas City, Missouri. It helps people of all faiths and cultures apply positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Blake has held numerous executive positions in the corporate world and is the author of The Zen Executive: Gems Of Wisdom For Enlightened Leadership. https://iamjimblake.com/Mikki Shepard is author of In a Heartbeat - The Miracle of a Family That Was Meant to Be, a delightful true story spanning several generations of families born out of love. It shares a ‘good news' adoption story about the greatest gift of love a parent can give their child and the most awesome gift another parent can receive. After serving four years in the U.S. Air Force, Mikki's diverse career spans multiple industries, successful entrepreneurship, and a strong background in speaking, real estate, and marketing. She is a published writer and seminar speaker and is now the Host of Adoption as a Choice radio show & podcast on VoiceAmerica's Empowerment Channel. https://mikkishepardauthor.com/John L. Lehr is the President and CEO of the non-profit Parkinson's Foundation, and Veera Rastogi, primary caregiver for her late parents who both had Parkinson's. Each November, the Parkinson's Foundation recognizes National Family Caregivers Month. Additionally, the Foundation provides dedicated articles at https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/carepartners

John L. Lehr, Parkinson's Foundation president & chief executive officer. talks with Caregiver SOS On Air host Ron Aaron, attorney and award winning broadcaster, on providing information, help, and other resources for caregivers caring for people with Parkinson's Disease. Cohost Carol Zernial, national known gerontologist and named one of the nation's Top 50 Influencers in Aging for 2017 by Next Avenue, was on special assignment when this program was recorded.

John L. Lehr, Parkinson's Foundation president & chief executive officer. talks with Caregiver SOS On Air host Ron Aaron, attorney and award winning broadcaster, on providing information, help, and other resources for caregivers caring for people with Parkinson's Disease. Cohost Carol Zernial, national known gerontologist and named one of the nation's Top 50 Influencers in Aging for 2017 by Next Avenue, was on special assignment when this program was recorded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each November, the Parkinson's Foundation recognizes National Family Caregivers Month as an important time to celebrate and honor the many contributions of the millions of Americans caring for a loved one living with a chronic condition like Parkinson's disease (PD). This year, more than ever, the care partner community deserves recognition for the unwavering support they provided, and continue to provide, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our daily lives.John L. Lehr is the President and CEO of the non-profit Parkinson's Foundation, and Marie Head, primary caregiver for her husband who was diagnosed with PD in 2011 join Mark Alyn on this episode f Late Night Health. You'll learn how a strong support network is essential and that care partners must make sure they are taken care of, too. Additionally, the Foundation provides dedicated articles at Parkinson.org/Caregiving, a guidebook titled Caring and Coping, and a discussion group on its online community aimed to help care partners build an online community.

Each November, the Parkinson's Foundation recognizes National Family Caregivers Month as an important time to celebrate and honor the many contributions of the millions of Americans caring for a loved one living with a chronic condition like Parkinson's disease (PD). This year, more than ever, the care partner community deserves recognition for the unwavering support they provided, and continue to provide, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our daily lives.John L. Lehr is the President and CEO of the non-profit Parkinson's Foundation, and Marie Head, primary caregiver for her husband who was diagnosed with PD in 2011 join Mark Alyn on this episode f Late Night Health. You'll learn how a strong support network is essential and that care partners must make sure they are taken care of, too. Additionally, the Foundation provides dedicated articles at Parkinson.org/Caregiving, a guidebook titled Caring and Coping, and a discussion group on its online community aimed to help care partners build an online community.

Re-post of Thursday, October 14, 2021 show at 6:00 EST on Radioparkies.com. We had a fun and informative chat with John Lehr who is the CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation.   John has nearly three decades of nonprofit fundraising and management experience, with a strong focus in the voluntary healthcare and medical research sectors. John played a key role in merging two legacy Parkinson's organizations into the Parkinson's Foundation in 2017. Since joining the Foundation, fundraising revenue has grown each year by double digits, allowing the Foundation to expand its mission programs. John led the efforts to open seventeen regional chapters to better serve local Parkinson's communities.   Listen in LIVE on radioparkies.com to hear inspiring Parkinson's stories, every week on Thursday's at 6:00 PM EST   like/rate/follow our podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-mikes-parkinsons-podcast/id1537782063 https://twomikespdpodcast.podbean.com/ Listen to all radioparkie shows at: https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioParkies_usa/

In episode 46 of The Charity Charge Show John L. Lehr, CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation shares the insight he has gained after more than two decades of nonprofit fundraising and management experience. John played a pivotal role in merging two legacy Parkinson's organizations into the Parkinson's Foundation in 2017. Since then, the Foundation has nearly doubled its revenue to $35 million. Under John's leadership, the Foundation earned a 4-star charity rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar.

John L. Lehr, President & CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation, shares information about the foundation's mission, as well as provide information about the disease itself.Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's (PD) disease each year, and more than 10 million people worldwide are living with PD.While the disease currently has no cure, one of the goals of the Parkinson's Foundation is to explore why Parkinson's develops in the body, how it manifests, and ways it can be managed from a medical perspective.The foundation also focuses on quality of life, making life better for people with the disease by improving care and recognizing the role of loved ones and caregivers. John L. Lehr, President & CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation, joins Dr. Roizen to share information about the foundation's mission, as well as provide information about the disease itself.Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor   Bonus6 Surprising Factors That Increase Your Obesity Risk

John L. Lehr, President & CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation, shares information about the foundation's mission, as well as provide information about the disease itself.Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's (PD) disease each year, and more than 10 million people worldwide are living with PD.While the disease currently has no cure, one of the goals of the Parkinson's Foundation is to explore why Parkinson's develops in the body, how it manifests, and ways it can be managed from a medical perspective.The foundation also focuses on quality of life, making life better for people with the disease by improving care and recognizing the role of loved ones and caregivers. John L. Lehr, President & CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation, joins Dr. Roizen to share information about the foundation's mission, as well as provide information about the disease itself.Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor   Bonus6 Surprising Factors That Increase Your Obesity Risk