After almost 15 years as a registered nurse, one couple stands out for Kelly Williams. She met them when she … Read More
Smoothing the course of Parkinson’s medication
People with Parkinson’s disease who have been taking the main drug treatment prescribed to relieve their symptoms often experience a … Read More
Making your wishes known can help others – November is “Make a Will” month
Did you know that more than 50 per cent of Canadians do not have a Will? A carefully written Will … Read More
Parkinson Canada announces funding for 19 research projects for 2016-2018
Parkinson Canada and its partners is proud to support 19 researchers recently named as recipients of its Research Program grant, … Read More
The pulsating brain and its implications for Parkinson’s disease
Even before people with Parkinson’s disease experience motor symptoms that include stiffness or tremors, they may have problems with their … Read More
REM sleep disorder as a precursor to Parkinson’s disease
Every 90 minutes, during periods of sleep marked by rapid eye movements (REM), most people lie paralyzed, breathing and dreaming. … Read More
Critical connections among brain cells
Making connections is not only important for people’s emotional well-being – it is also critical for healthy brains. As researchers … Read More
Parkinson Canada reaches out to pharmacists to enhance their ability to advise people living with the disease
It’s no surprise that pharmacists are an important member of the health care team for a person with Parkinson’s. Pharmacists … Read More
Screening for chemicals that could keep brain cells healthy
Mitochondria, the energy-producing building blocks in cells, are essential to keeping those cells healthy and functioning. Researchers know that having … Read More
Parkinson SuperWalk brings hope to thousands
In pouring rain or brilliant sunshine; on a lakeside trail or inside a hockey arena; no matter the weather or … Read More