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    Dr. Harold Robertson in his local Parkinson’s boxing program

    Dr. Harold Robertson spent years studying a disease he didn’t know he had

    Every day 25 Canadians are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. In 2015, Dr. Harold (Harry)  Robertson was one of them, but … Read More

    “I think he thought it was just in my mind” ⁠– a young man’s struggle to confirm a diagnosis of Parkinson’s

    Bryce Perry’s grandmother passed away just before his 40th birthday. She was 83-years-old, and had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s 10 … Read More

    Register for our April 29 Resilience webinar, hosted by Tim Hague Sr.

    Parkinson Awareness Month Resilience Webinar: Participant Stories

    Join Tim Hague Sr. on April 29th at 1pm ET for his personal keynote on resilience and for stories that … Read More

    Kinesiologist Lance Letain performing an exercise outside

    Starting over with exercise – A return to living well

    With the advent of spring comes longer days, warmth from the sun’s rays and for many the hopes of getting … Read More

    An elderly couple with their Dance for Parkinson's instructor

    Dance for Parkinson’s Network Canada

    Did you know that dance can help people with Parkinson’s manage their symptoms? Thanks to donors like you, Parkinson’s researchers … Read More

    A senior man and a young woman participating in spin

    How one HIIT exercise regimen can help you manage Parkinson’s symptoms

    Exercise has been shown to significantly help people live well with Parkinson’s. It can improve stability, balance, muscle strength, and … Read More

    Photo of a ladybug about to take flight by Gerald Markhoff

    The Big Picture: How photographer Gerald Markhoff successfully managed his Parkinson’s symptoms

    In today’s connected world where a growing number of people have access to a camera, more and more people can … Read More

    Photo of riders participating in Pedaling for Parkinson's

    Modifying stem cells to treat Parkinson’s (Pedaling for Parkinson’s Research Grant Announced; Event Opens for 2021)

    Wherever you are in Canada, suffice it to say it has been a long winter with many of us looking … Read More

    Photo of Danielle Groenendijk running with her dog

    Once-a-week jogger turned marathon runner in 30 days raises more than $17,000 for Parkinson’s

    Starting winter of 2020, Vancouver Island University athlete Danielle Groenendijk set an ambitious goal to run 250km in 30 days … Read More

    Photo of Dr. Eleanor Johnston

    Canadian Open Parkinson Network: Eleanor’s Story

    Fifteen years ago, Dr. Eleanor Johnston noticed a sight tremor in her right hand and thought nothing of it. When … Read More

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