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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Guilty Pleasures

Favourite food, alcoholic drink or guilty pleas...

By: Laura Louizos When it comes to their favourite food, alcoholic drink or guilty pleasure who are we to stop it as long as there is no direct negative effect...

Favourite food, alcoholic drink or guilty pleas...

By: Laura Louizos When it comes to their favourite food, alcoholic drink or guilty pleasure who are we to stop it as long as there is no direct negative effect...

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Timeline

Is there a Timeline with PSP? Can things speed ...

By: Laura Louizos So many factors can play apart in timeline. Some are slower progression and others can be very rapid. My mom we figure showed symptoms for a few...

Is there a Timeline with PSP? Can things speed ...

By: Laura Louizos So many factors can play apart in timeline. Some are slower progression and others can be very rapid. My mom we figure showed symptoms for a few...

Atypical Parkinsonism and Diagnosing

Why does it take so long to get a diagnosis for...

PSP, MSA, CBD is a clinical diagnosis and can only be officially confirmed after an autopsy.  This makes it hard along with how rare and little is known about them to...

Why does it take so long to get a diagnosis for...

PSP, MSA, CBD is a clinical diagnosis and can only be officially confirmed after an autopsy.  This makes it hard along with how rare and little is known about them to...

Dementia and Atypical Parkinsonism

Dementia and PSP “Like Dementia, But Not Dementia”

By: Laura Louizos My mom would mix up her days sometimes and call people to reschedule thinking she was late or double book. Planning becomes an issue as the brain...

Dementia and PSP “Like Dementia, But Not Dementia”

By: Laura Louizos My mom would mix up her days sometimes and call people to reschedule thinking she was late or double book. Planning becomes an issue as the brain...

Fall Prevention in Atypical Parkinsonism PSP, MSA, CBD

Moving, Stairs, Falls & Atypical Parkinsonism

If possible to always have someone nearby, seems to be the best prevention of falls.

Moving, Stairs, Falls & Atypical Parkinsonism

If possible to always have someone nearby, seems to be the best prevention of falls.

PSP Strong to bear your loss

6 months ago, I lost You. Love You Forever

By Laura Louizos It was 6 months ago that I woke up and you did not 😢 💔 I miss you so much Mom and still can’t believe you are...

6 months ago, I lost You. Love You Forever

By Laura Louizos It was 6 months ago that I woke up and you did not 😢 💔 I miss you so much Mom and still can’t believe you are...

Laura Louizos, Blog Author

Laura Louizos is a blogger, advocate, and founder of the Coleen Cunningham Foundation (CCF), raising awareness for atypical Parkinsonism, including PSP. Inspired by her mother’s 2018 PSP diagnosis, Laura shares her caregiver journey—struggles, triumphs, and insights—while offering resources and tips for living with neurodegenerative diseases. Her candid, inspiring blog supports a global community. Passionate and dedicated, Laura amplifies understanding and hope for those affected.

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