A new Phase 1 clinical trial has been in the news this month offering hope and enthusiasm in the field of Parkinson’s research. This project led by Canadian researchers at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and University Health Network would be a first-of-its-kind therapy for Canadians living with Parkinson’s. Lorraine Kalia, one of the lead investigators and … Read more
“It was the best thing I ever did” is how Roberta describes attending a Parkinson Canada workshop shortly after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Like it is for many, Roberta’s journey to a diagnosis was not straightforward. Multiple trips to her GP, two different neurologists, waiting many months between appointments and a misdiagnosis, before she … Read more
November is Fall Prevention Month, a time when individuals and organizations are encouraged to take action to prevent falls – a significant issue for the Parkinson community. This month, we’re launching a new resource to address this important topic. Falls can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime and having Parkinson’s will increase your risk of falls. Prevention … Read more
Carol Brown dedicated her adult life to helping improve the lives of others, especially children. Soon after her second child was born, she started taking Early Childhood Education courses at a local college. In 1991, eight years after starting her first course and all the while raising her young family, Carol completed her Early Childhood … Read more
Your Voice: CEO Listening Tour Report Shared In April 2020, Parkinson Canada welcomed new President and CEO, Dr. Karen Lee, just weeks after the global outbreak of COVID-19. Throughout the summer Karen embarked on an 8-session virtual listening tour with participants from across Canada. Participants shared their resilience, passion, and determination for the Parkinson’s community … Read more
Every day those living with Parkinson’s fight for better living, for a cure. Today on Remembrance Day, we honour the people that served our country and are still serving to preserve our freedom. Freedom to pursue a better life, pursue love and happiness, and the freedom to reach for your greatest potential. We asked members … Read more