When Parkinson Society Canada (PSC) set out to create the Canadian Guidelines on Parkinson’s Disease with the help of Canadian experts, the goal was to give health care professionals from across the country a set of standards to diagnose and treat cases of Parkinson’s with consistency. PSC also wanted to empower people with Parkinson’s by … Read more
By Roger Buxton We all know that James Parkinson, the English apothecary and surgeon, published An Essay on the Shaking Palsy in 1817 in which he identified the characteristics ofparalysis agitans. So where in the world is the recognition for this man, some permanent tribute that we can visit for his accomplishments which were not … Read more
This April, we are celebrating families who face Parkinson’s together. In this issue, read about the Kiefer family in Saskatchewan, the Lee family in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Long and Rachlis families in Ontario. They all share a common focus – the importance of playing an active role in managing Parkinson’s together as a … Read more
When John Kiefer, a heavy duty mechanic from Saskatchewan, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2009 at age 41 he wasn’t caught off guard. John and his wife Wanda had suspected for some time that he had Parkinson’s based on his mobility symptoms. “It was no real surprise,” said John. “I knew there was something … Read more
Parkinson Society Canada is conducting a patient and caregiver survey to better understand the perceived need and desire for the Parkinson’s drug called NEUPRO®which is delivered in the form of a slow-release epidermal patch. The survey will also probe individual experiences with this treatment for those who have used NEUPRO®. The NEUPRO® patch is a dopamine agonist … Read more
A walk down the major street of most cities in Canada will confirm that our population is made up of a diverse collection of people, and their diversity can be defined by many things including language. Beyond French and English, Canada’s two official languages, there are many people whose first language is neither of these. … Read more
David Lee and his wife Mona reside in Newfoundland and Labrador and are naturally positive people. They’ve stayed that way through thick and thin since David’s Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2007. Although he manages all of his personal care needs Mona and the extended Lee family do what they can to make everyday life more livable … Read more
Do you want to tell your Parkinson’s story? Do you want an opportunity to give back to the greater Parkinson’s community? And, do you want a chance to win valuable prizes? Then all you have to do is tell us your story on video, in three minutes or less. Parkinson Society Canada is holding a … Read more