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Comment on Cognitive changes can affect communication in Parkinson’s by Angela

Angela — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:12:07 +0000

Hi Freda,

I would suggest contacting your Parkinson specialist. Infections, including UTI’s can also affect cognition, usually transiently. This may be part of his PD, part of a process unrelated to PD that is affecting his cognition, or the result of infection. It is not, per se, related to age. The visual changes you describe are also concerning. If he is awake when he is seeing these images, they may be hallucinations. I suggest seeing a neurologist specializing in PD as soon as you are able. If you are not currently connected with a specialist then please follow-up with your family physician as soon as you are able.

Comment on Managing Parkinson’s symptoms with exercise by Maurice Desrochers

Maurice Desrochers — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:51:26 +0000

I was diagnosed 19 year s ago, for the first 8 years I kept doing what the wife and I like best mountains hicking. On the 9er year I noticed some stifness in my legs, I decided to decrease the lengt of our walk3to 3 kim but 5 days a week. Later we bought an enforcer (small dog)whom wants to go walking twice a day. and 7 days a week. In 1206 My balance took a dive I fell twice in that winter, my cane was my helper. I read an article about daily exercise, I decides to try it. I bought a gaselle some weight lifting 15 Kilo. others exercises like pushup, kneee bend, and others exercises that I got at the Bruyere hospital. Since then I exercise 6 days a week and I still walk as much but not on icy roads. The only thing thst botherd me are writing and my stooped back. I am and stilll fighting this decease.It only takes approx 30 minutes ea days and sometime the helped is required. Activity is one of the best remedy and is very cheap.

Comment on Managing Parkinson’s symptoms with exercise by wpglaw

wpglaw — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:35:37 +0000

It works for me. DX year ago, 66 years old, walk 2-3 miles daily, stretch daily and strength train twice a week. Probably overdoing it, but it sure keeps my symptoms at bay

Comment on Nominate a volunteer for National Volunteer Awards by March 31, 2012 by asypropoupe

asypropoupe — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:05:57 +0000

cool, thanks!

Comment on Exciting new Parkinson’s research in Canada by Parkinson Society Canada

Parkinson Society Canada — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:36:22 +0000

Thank you for connecting with us. For support in Ottawa, please connect via the Ottawa Regional website, or in Montreal, the Quebec Regional website. Please let us know if we can offer any further support.

Comment on Exciting new Parkinson’s research in Canada by bruce taylor

bruce taylor — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:13:43 +0000

My mother-in-law , age 54, in Ottawa has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. She wants to see a counsellor trained and experienced in counselling persons with Parkinson’s. Can you recommend a counsellor in the Ottawa area or even Montreal?

Thank you.

Comment on Setting standards for Parkinson’s diagnosis, treatment and care by Parkinson Society Canada

Parkinson Society Canada — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:30:35 +0000

Please get in touch with us by phone or email and we can help support your specific situation. 1-800-565-3000 or email info@parkinson.ca.

Comment on Setting standards for Parkinson’s diagnosis, treatment and care by Angela Ingram

Angela Ingram — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:46:36 +0000

I have same scenario as above lady. Where do we go from here?

Comment on Web resources created by people with Parkinson’s by Audrey MacLean

Audrey MacLean — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:24:48 +0000

thanks to Brad Benson for his initiative – I know how he feels – isolated and confused about what is happening to you body and mind. I would like to connect with others who are in the mild stages and could better understand what is happening and hopefully share a laugh or two knowing I am not in this space alone, Audrey MacLean, Oshawa ON

Comment on Web resources created by people with Parkinson’s by Parkinson Society Canada

Parkinson Society Canada — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:46:04 +0000

Thanks for engaging with us Brad! Your web link is accessible to other readers via your live comment above and we wish you well in your online endeavor. We appreciate you taking the time to broaden the Parkinson’s conversation. You also may be interested in visiting http://www.parkinson.ca to find more information and other resources close to your area. We are adding new content regularly.

Comment on Web resources created by people with Parkinson’s by Brad Benson

Brad Benson — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:41:10 +0000

Hi:

I have created an online forum for people (Canadians) affected by Parkinson’s to connect and lend support and compare notes with one another and was hoping that you would post it on your “web resources created by people with Parkinson’s.”

I have been diagnosed for just over a year and have found it difficult to connect with others with the condition at similar stages to my own and that was the impetus behind my creation of the new website.

The new website is:

http://pdtalk.ca

Have a great day!
Brad Benson

Comment on Setting standards for Parkinson’s diagnosis, treatment and care by Parkinson Society Canada

Parkinson Society Canada — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:28:03 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story. Each individual’s experience with Parkinson’s is unique. In order to address your specific concerns, please connect with us via phone at 1-800-565-3000 or email info@parkinson.ca. We would like to put you in touch with resources and supportive services that may help your husband to have a better quality of life and help you as his caregiver.

Comment on Webinar on cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s coming in April by Parkinson Society Canada

Parkinson Society Canada — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:27:05 +0000

Thanks for connecting with us. Registration for the cognition webinar will be open soon, so please visit our website later in February for up to date information: http://www.parkinson.ca.