Learning you’ve got a chronic neurodegenerative disease like Parkinson’s can be a shocking and very emotional experience, especially when you are not yet 30 years old. Even at 40 or 50, it can wreak havoc on your future plans – physically, mentally, financially, socially and emotionally. That’s why Parkinson Society Canada has funded two educational … Read more
By Dr. Harold Robertson Transplantation for treatment of Parkinson’s disease has not been as widely discussed as it once was, but don’t count it out yet! During the past decade there has been increasing evidence that early diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease will be important in the future. One area where early diagnosis will … Read more
Parkinson SuperWalk 2015 is weeks away, and Steve Van Vlaenderen, 66, of Winnipeg, has already raised well over $1,000 for the Parkinson cause. He is confident he’ll reach his $2,500 goal before taking part in his first Parkinson SuperWalk on September 12. “I still remember hearing what was said when I was diagnosed in 2011: … Read more
Parkinson Society Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ronald Postuma as the Chair of its National Research Program Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Dr. Postuma is a neurologist and assistant professor at McGill University, and author of two booklets on the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, one for physicians and one for people … Read more