Like millions around the world, and especially in the Parkinson’s community, certain staff at Parkinson Canada fondly remember their experiences with Muhammad Ali, and we all applaud his courageous spirit as a Parkinson’s advocate and ambassador. In this photo, Melissa Adamson, left, who met Ali at a Parkinson’s event in Toronto and Parkinson Canada CEO … Read more
What kind of help do I need? Who do I ask for that kind of help? How do I keep track of tasks and appointments and who is doing what? These are just some of the questions that caregivers need to answer – often every day. Navigating the health and social care systems can be … Read more
Although Parkinson’s disease affects both men and women, women are less likely to develop the progressive neurological disorder, but more likely to experience severe motor symptoms and side effects of treatment. At Queen’s University in Kingston, neuroscientist Emily Hawken investigates those gender differences. She’s studying the interaction between Parkinson’s disease and hormones that are intrinsic … Read more
“You should have seen me back then. I’d be sitting on the tailgate of the station wagon with the youngest on my lap. My middle son would be tearing around on his tricycle and we’d be watching my eldest boy play baseball; cheering him on,” remembers Cindy Smith as she looks back on her days … Read more
Joyce Gordon, Chief Executive Officer, Parkinson Canada There is no doubt that Parkinson’s changes everything. One person living with the condition explained its impact this way: “Parkinson’s disease affects EVERY aspect of my life. From the moment I open my eyes in the morning to when I fall asleep at night, my mood, physical abilities … Read more
One of the biggest challenges in treating Parkinson’s disease is finding ways to reduce dyskinesia, the involuntary movements most people eventually develop as a side effect of being treated with L-DOPA, the medication that reduces or controls their stiffness, tremors and rigidity. Dr. Philippe Huot, a neurologist and neuroscientist, sees the effects of dyskinesia on … Read more
It takes a community to support a person living with Parkinson’s and search for a cure; from family and friends to healthcare professionals and from dedicated volunteers to researchers. Across the country more than 10,000 of these everyday heroes will once again don their super hero gear to participate in the 26th annual Parkinson SuperWalk, … Read more
Parkinson Canada is pleased to announce that the 12th Donald Calne Lecture will be presented by Dr. Robert L. Nussbaum on Tuesday, May 31, at 7 p.m. in conjunction with the Canadian Association for Neuroscience annual conference being held in Toronto. His presentation will be about genetics and Parkinson’s and will be suitable for both … Read more