Education Update: New book available and thanks for your input

New book available Parkinson Canada is very pleased to be able to offer you Parkinson’s Disease: An Introductory Guide, a new book developed by Dr. Ron Postuma and Dr. Julius Anang in collaboration with McGill University Health Centre. You can read and download the PDF of the book here. This guide will help you better … Read more

Chasing the culprit in Parkinson’s disease

When Joel Watts was 10 years old, his father died of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare brain disorder caused by the strange behaviour of a class of proteins called prions. These agents later became notorious as the cause of the now infamous brain-wasting condition dubbed “mad cow disease.” But Watts, whose father died in the … Read more

Save the date: The Victory Summit® is coming to Toronto

Parkinson Canada is excited to partner with the Davis Phinney Foundation to bring The Victory Summit® educational event for people living with Parkinson’s to Toronto, Canada. Thanks to generous sponsors and local donors, this event is offered free of charge with complimentary lunch served. Mark your calendar now for Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the … Read more