Together with our partners, Parkinson Society Canada is proudly supporting 28 new grant, fellowship and student awards, as of July … Read More
20 participants needed for study of Parkinson’s diagnosis disclosure in the workplace
This research study is looking at the choices people with Parkinson’s make regarding disclosing their diagnosis in the workplace – … Read More
Medication timing critical in Parkinson’s disease
(This article appears in the September 2011 edition of Hospital News) A one-week disruption of his Parkinson’s medication schedule resulted … Read More
Real advocacy outcomes for Canadians living with Parkinson’s
By Yvon Trepanier, Chair, National Advocacy Committee In 2010, Parkinson Society Canada began talking to government officials and staff about … Read More
In the news
Living with Parkinson’s I’m raising kids and managing Parkinson’s New insights into Parkinson’s Parkinson’s-causing gene discovered at UBC UBC Scientist … Read More
Message from the Editor
Welcome to the summer edition of e-Parkinson Post. It has been an exciting couple of months. We had a very … Read More
My 31-year experience with Dr. Stanley Fahn
By Judy Hazlett I’m privileged to know Dr. Fahn as a compassionate physician, one who has treated me as a … Read More
Donald Calne Lecture: Individualized treatment best approach in Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is a complex disease that requires individualized treatment. “No two people are alike. You have to decide what … Read More
Movement Disorder Society holds Congress in Toronto
The 15th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders was held in Toronto, from June 5th to 9th. To … Read More
Exciting new Parkinson’s research in Canada
Several new and innovative research projects are underway or recently completed. For example: An international study led by Dr. Michael … Read More
