Posted on March 9, 2023

Kiahna’s story I first started to notice changes in my movement around 18 years old. I was trying to pay with cash at a self-checkout and my hands were shaking so badly I couldn’t get my money into the machine. Being so young I didn’t think to pay much attention to what was going on […]

Categories: Personal Stories
Posted on March 7, 2023

Jennifer’s Story One day I went to put on nail polish and my left hand could not stop shaking for me to do so. This moment completely scared me. I couldn’t stop the shaking no matter what I tried. I inquired with my primary doctor who then referred me to a neurologist. He then did […]

Categories: Personal Stories

Register for the ET Virtual Conference, Deadline Approaching for Spring Scholarships, 2022 Research Grant Announced, A Conversation with ET Advocate Shakey Nan

Categories: Tremor Gram

Her goal is to find one person every day to educate about essential tremor. She uses the name Shakey Nan, and posts videos on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, not only talking about it, but also showing it first-hand. She said she’s never known a day without ET, and raising awareness has made her less […]

Categories: Podcasts
Posted on August 25, 2022

The International Essential Tremor Foundation will bring together experts, scientists, patients, and family members for a day of learning about essential tremor.  Lenexa, Kansas – The first ever Essential Tremor Virtual Education Conference will take place Saturday, October, 29, 2022, from 9 AM to 1 PM (CST). Hosted by the International Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF), […]

Posted on August 11, 2022

It was the most meaningful gift Gracie Key has ever received. In 2019, her former teacher gave her a German Shepherd puppy named Saber. Saber became a “Life-Saber” for this Missouri teenager. Saber was not an ordinary pet. He was a service dog, trained to support individuals with disabilities. Gracie’s disability is essential tremor (ET). […]