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September 19, 2020

Pandemic Effects on Non-Profits & Parkinson's Prevention
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Pandemic Effects on Non-Profits
The pandemic has affected nearly all Americans. But among the hardest hit are non profit organizations, especially those serving local communities. Danielle Holly, CEO of Common Impact, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Boston, said the effect has been staggering. She outlined ways that Americans can help, through philanthropic and skilled volunteer support.
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Parkinson's Prevention
Brain disease has become the number one cause of disability, with Parkinson's the fastest growing disease. Ray Dorsey, MD, from the University of Rochester Medical Center and co-author of “Ending Parkinson's Disease: A Prescription for Action” says there needs to be more focus on prevention. He believes more resources must be placed into research, because while cases are on the rise, the most effective treatment is now a half century old.
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Lockdown-Related Depression
Recent research shows more adults are suffering from symptoms of depression. COVID-19 and the lockdowns may be one factor. Catherine Ettman, doctoral student at the Boston University School of Public Health, led a first-of-its-kind study at the Boston University School of Public Health that found that the number of American adults with depression symptoms had tripled as of mid-April, when 96% of the U.S. population was living under some form of COVID-19 lockdown order.
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