With both Music Therapy Awareness month and Brain Awareness Week taking place in March, we explore the conjunction between music, Parkinson’s and the brain through research on the effects of music on movement, specifically the symptoms experienced by people living with Parkinson’s.  Dr. Jessica Grahn is a cognitive neuroscientist, an associate professor in the Brain … Read more

Music is a powerful and uplifting force that offers physical and emotional benefits. This month, we’re celebrating the incredible music therapists and movement educators who enrich the lives of people living with Parkinson’s through music.  How Singing Helps with Parkinson’s Communication impairment in voice and speech changes affects most people living with Parkinson’s eventually. The … Read more

This year’s virtual event to showcase the talent in the Parkinson community is set for March 25th. The Prairie Shindig follows last year’s very enjoyable East Coast Kitchen Party and is sure to kick off spring with a bang!  The one-and-a-half-hour online variety show will feature the talents of people from the prairie provinces – … Read more

As a business leader in the manufacturing sector, Ken Squires was used to doing his own problem solving. “Figuring things out on my own and providing solutions for others,” was Ken’s management style throughout his successful career. The active retiree, who still has a knack for establishing relationships with people, went to see a neurologist … Read more

Over the past weeks, as I’ve immersed myself into my new role as Vice-President, Marketing and Philanthropy, I’ve learned how your philanthropy directly impacts our programs and services here at Parkinson Canada. People living with Parkinson’s are at the heart of our mission. While I’ve been inspired by the committed individuals here at Parkinson Canada … Read more

Celebrated on February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizes the role of women and girls in science, not only as beneficiaries, but also as agents of change. With a background in science, Parkinson Canada’s President and CEO, Karen Lee, received her PhD in Cellular and Molecular Medicine from the University … Read more

Parkinson Canada provides information and support to people affected by Parkinson’s. As part of this offering, Parkinson Canada hosts free educational webinars every month for our community members. We want to ensure that, despite the virtual context of our programming, our constituents have the opportunity to connect with us online and to attend insightful presentations … Read more

When the pandemic shut down all of their classes in March of 2020, the folks behind U-Turn Parkinson’s weren’t sure how it would impact their Winnipeg wellness centre. Founder, Tim Hague, Sr. started U-Turn Parkinson’s with a mission to empower people living with Parkinson’s in their pursuit of overall wellness. As a career nurse and … Read more