Month: May 2021

Earlier this month, Mother’s Day was celebrated across the country. On that day, countless women who form part of the Parkinson community as care partners, family or living with Parkinson’s themselves were celebrated for their strength, courage and perseverance. In this article, we acknowledge one woman’s story whose own journey with Parkinson’s and motherhood highlights … Read more

At the end of March, Parkinson Canada hosted a two-day discussion on the current and future states of Parkinson’s research. The meetings brought together clinicians, researchers, people living with Parkinson’s and other Parkinson’s organizations, with the aim to achieve the following: Identify current and emerging trends in basic and clinical Parkinson’s research Explore strategies to … Read more

Stephen Dubois knew something was wrong years before his neurologist diagnosed him with Parkinson’s. Even though he wasn’t surprised with the diagnosis, it was a frightening period since he didn’t know what to expect. Whether it was the loss of balance, the trembling, or the many other symptoms that come along with this diagnosis; it … Read more

Dan Steele was in his early-40s, focused on a career as a civil servant, a role as a volunteer ski patroller and on enjoying time with his then three-year-old son when in his own words, life changed dramatically in a doctor’s office. It was then that he received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s. “It started with … Read more