Jonathan Lessin
Coverage of Jonathan Lessin in the Nexus archive.
- Aging Untold: Breaking the silence on urinary incontinence
The article discusses breaking the stigma around urinary incontinence, highlights celebrity efforts to normalize caregiving conversations, and profiles programs like rock climbing for Parkinson’s patients and beekeeping for veterans. It emphasizes accessible solutions for health issues and community support for aging populations.
- Aging Untold: Breaking the silence on urinary incontinence
The article discusses urinary incontinence stigma and solutions, highlights celebrity advocacy for caregiving, and profiles programs like rock climbing for Parkinson’s patients and beekeeping for veterans. Experts and initiatives aim to reduce shame and improve quality of life for aging adults.
- Aging Untold: Breaking the silence on urinary incontinence
The article discusses urinary incontinence stigma, celebrity advocacy for caregiving, a rock-climbing program for Parkinson’s patients, and a beekeeping initiative for veterans. Experts highlight the need to address embarrassment around incontinence, while programs aim to improve quality of life for aging adults and veterans.
- Saying ‘yes’ launched nationwide rock-climbing program for Parkinson’s patients
A retired physician with Parkinson’s disease initiated a rock-climbing program after one gym allowed his participation, leading to a nonprofit serving over 1,300 climbers nationwide. The program, Upending Parkinson’s, expanded from two climbers to 72 locations, emphasizing climbing’s physical and cognitive benefits for Parkinson’s patients.
- Saying ‘yes’ launched nationwide rock-climbing program for Parkinson’s patients
A retired physician with Parkinson’s disease, Jonathan Lessin, partnered with Molly Donelan-Cupka to create a rock-climbing program after other gyms refused him. The initiative, now a nonprofit called Upending Parkinson’s, serves over 1,300 climbers at 72 locations nationwide. Climbing is highlighted as a therapeutic activity that combats Parkinson’s symptoms through physical and cognitive engagement.
- Saying ‘yes’ launched nationwide rock-climbing program for Parkinson’s patients
A retired physician with Parkinson’s disease found a climbing gym willing to accommodate him, leading to a nonprofit program now serving over 1,300 climbers nationwide. The program, Upending Parkinson’s, started with two climbers and expanded to 72 locations, emphasizing rock climbing’s physical and cognitive benefits for Parkinson’s patients.