New book available Parkinson Canada is very pleased to be able to offer you Parkinson’s Disease: An Introductory Guide, a new book developed by Dr. Ron Postuma and Dr. Julius Anang in collaboration with McGill University Health Centre. You can read and download the PDF of the book here. This guide will help you better … Read more
When Joel Watts was 10 years old, his father died of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare brain disorder caused by the strange behaviour of a class of proteins called prions. These agents later became notorious as the cause of the now infamous brain-wasting condition dubbed “mad cow disease.” But Watts, whose father died in the … Read more
Parkinson Canada is excited to partner with the Davis Phinney Foundation to bring The Victory Summit® educational event for people living with Parkinson’s to Toronto, Canada. Thanks to generous sponsors and local donors, this event is offered free of charge with complimentary lunch served. Mark your calendar now for Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the … Read more
Yvonne Morgan was already familiar with tragedy when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 52, a decade ago. Her first husband died of a brain tumour at 38, leaving her with four children aged 10 to 17 to raise on her own in the village of Addison, just outside of Brockville, … Read more
For researchers who study Parkinson’s disease, a new frontier of investigation is emerging: the micro-organisms, including viruses, bacteria and fungi that live in and on us. At the University of British Columbia, Dr. Silke Cresswell, a neurologist and assistant professor, is concentrating on changes to the olfactory system and the gut that occur long before … Read more
Are you uncertain about whether medical marijuana may help you? If you undergo genetic testing, do you have to share the results with your insurer? Will your children? And what about access to a new treatment suggested by your specialist; is the cost covered in your province? Parkinson Canada, along with more than 100 dedicated … Read more
Parkinson Canada is pleased to announce that the 13th Donald Calne Lecture will be presented by Dr. Andrew Lees on Sunday, June 4, at 12:45 p.m. in conjunction with the 21st International Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Congress being held in Vancouver. His presentation will be suitable for both the public and the scientific community. … Read more
Did you know that May is officially Leave a Legacy month? Leave a Legacy is a national, community-based public awareness campaign of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP). This campaign encourages people to consider leaving a gift in their Will, or another type of planned giving vehicle, to a charity or cause that is … Read more