Lanny Thomas’ positivity and drive shine through within minutes of meeting him — it’s no surprise he was the top fundraiser taking part in Pedaling for Parkinson’s in 2020. We caught up with Lanny recently as he continues to train for this year’s 40-kilometre fundraising ride in beautiful Prince Edward County. Lanny was diagnosed in … Read more
Exercise plays a key role in managing Parkinson’s, and there is growing evidence that cycling plays a specific role in better health outcomes. Randy Brotman, a credentialed PWR!Moves instructor and the owner of PERC Training, has been a certified Parkinson’s Cycling Coach through the American Council on Exercise and approved and recognized by CanFitPro since … Read more
By Krista Lamb As the director of the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Martin McKeown is investigating new treatments and interventions to help people with Parkinson’s and related disorders. With a background in engineering, much of his work looks at how to use technologies in this research, including through … Read more
Online Art Exhibit – Save the Date! As part of our Summer of Living Well initiative, we are excited to announce the Parkinson Canada Online Art Exhibit, featuring art by people living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Visual art is a wonderful way to connect with your creativity and is proven to contribute to wellness … Read more