The only thing certain in life is change. We’ve been changing. Since the union of six Parkinson’s organizations in 2016 into one Parkinson Canada, we continue to take the bold steps needed to grow our capacity to reach more people with Parkinson’s, effectively and efficiently. This is more important than ever given that the number … Read more
Parkinson Canada together with Brain Canada are pleased to announce the creation of the Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN). The $2 million Platform Grant is intended to support the initial development and maintenance of a large-scale research network that is built on the foundation of the established and successful Quebec Parkinson Network (QPN), and involve multiple … Read more
Beverly Crandell’s father Gordon lived with Parkinson’s disease for 15 years. The Crandell family came to rely on Parkinson Canada for valuable, accurate information along with hope. Thanks to Parkinson Canada supporters, Beverly, along with her entire family, took comfort in knowing that other people are with you in spirit and in body — supporting … Read more
Using two techniques for electrically stimulating parts of the brain, Cricia Rinchon is exploring the possibility that if they are stimulated, the cells that make up a network in the brain will work together to correct the damage Parkinson’s disease has done. As an undergraduate studying neuroscience at Western University, nearly every course Cricia Rinchon … Read more
At the Université du Québec à Montréal, PhD candidate Pierre-Alexandre Bourgouin studies the connection between a sleep disorder called idiopathic REM behaviour disorder and Parkinson’s disease. Bourgouin, a neuropsychologist, uses an imaging technology to search for changes in the white matter in the brains of people with this disorder, which can cause them to be … Read more
Atypical parkinsonisms are defined as neurodegenerative conditions that are not Parkinson’s disease. Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) are neurodegenerative disorders that can mimic Parkinson’s disease in the early stages, but have their own unique features, symptoms and treatment options. Both PSP and MSA are uncommon, each affecting five or six individuals out of … Read more
Accessibility & Neurological Conditions – Improving comfort for people with invisible disabilities while in the workplace and on route. This free webinar, by Neli Gontier, will offer tools, tips and resources for employers and transit authorities to comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and better serve Ontarians living with neurological diseases. *Free* … Read more
End-of-Year Tax Receipts as per Canada Revenue Agency requirements Donations received by mail Donations must be postmarked by Canada Post as of December 31, 2018. A postmark date after December 31st requires us to issue a charitable tax receipt for the following year. Donations made by telephone/fax Any donation made over the telephone or by … Read more