Wherever you are in Canada, suffice it to say it has been a long winter with many of us looking forward to the warm weather and hopes of connectivity that the new season offers. For annual riders in Pedaling for Parkinson’s, the event offers the opportunity to enjoy both. This year, that’s what organizers of … Read more
Research, Clinical and Other Emerging Trends in Parkinson’s Meeting On March 26 and 27 Parkinson Canada is hosting a virtual meeting with leading Canadian researchers, clinicians and patients to discuss the state of Parkinson’s research in Canada, and the Parkinson Canada Research Program’s role in the international research landscape. The purpose of this meeting is to engage a diverse group … Read more
Since 2014, researchers such as Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell have been studying the gut as a key area in potentially unravelling the mysteries of what causes Parkinson’s to develop. Although Parkinson’s disease kills brain cells that affect our ability to move and to reason, the trillions of micro-organisms living in our gastrointestinal tracts may be important contributors to the … Read more
Starting winter of 2020, Vancouver Island University athlete Danielle Groenendijk set an ambitious goal to run 250km in 30 days – motivated to move by her grandfather’s motor symptoms. Recently, with his symptoms progressing, her grandfather moved into a care facility. With the realities of COVID-19 preventing any in-person visits, Danielle wanted to do something to … Read more
Fifteen years ago, Dr. Eleanor Johnston noticed a sight tremor in her right hand and thought nothing of it. When she asked, her chiropractor said she could not give a diagnosis and suggested that she speak with her GP. Her family doctor politely told her that it seemed likely it was Parkinson’s. Her husband Wayne … Read more
COVID-19 Vaccine and Parkinson’s There are currently two vaccines approved for COVID-19 available in Canada. There is no evidence to suggest that the COVID-19 vaccine is unsafe or ineffective for people with Parkinson’s. The vaccine is rolling out to priority groups first before being made available to the entire population. Read more about COVID and Parkinson’s on Parkinson.ca. Motivation and … Read more
Thanks to the support of donors, volunteers and everyone who is part of the Parkinson Community, Parkinson Canada has been able to be a support system for over 55 years. As part of a changing world, we are evolving to better serve individuals and families with the same purpose: A better life today for Canadians … Read more
2020 was a challenging year for researchers in all fields as uncertainty struck labs across the country. Delays may have slowed the progress of some projects, however they have not impacted the determination of the Canadian Parkinson’s research community who are working hard to seek better treatments and ultimately a cure. Our yearly grants were delayed by … Read more