Reta Currie, an Ottawa nurse and wellness expert met with Parkinson Society Ottawa, just over a year ago, to discuss … Read More
Stories from the Front: Taking one step at a time – a volunteer’s perspective
On May 18, 2010, Alice Templin set out on the hike of a lifetime, the 800-kilometre Camino de Santiago de … Read More
PSC leads the way to launch Canada’s first-ever National Brain Awareness Month
Joyce Gordon, CEO of Parkinson Society Canada and Chair of the Neurological Health Charities Canada coalition welcomed more than 300 … Read More
NHCC presents 2011 Change-Maker Awards to outstanding leaders
As part of National Brain Awareness Month, the members of Neurological Health Charities Canada presented 2011 Change-Maker Awards to three … Read More
Research Grants Update
The Parkinson Society Canada Board of Directors has approved the funding of 1 Clinical Research Fellowship 1 Clinical Movement Disorders … Read More
The Donald Calne Lecture
Parkinson Society Canada will host The Donald Calne Lecture on Tuesday, June 7th, 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 370 … Read More
Research – In the News
Breakthrough in genetic therapy helps Parkinson’s patients http://www.healthzone.ca/health/newsfeatures/research/article/955090–breakthrough-in-genetic-therapy-helps-parkinson-s-patients Study says gene therapy eases Parkinson’s, others worry about long-term effects http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/health/study-says-gene-therapy-eases-parkinsons-others-worry-about-long-term-effects-118133149.html … Read More
Parkinson SuperWalk 2011
The 2011 Parkinson SuperWalk website launches on April 4, 2011. The Parkinson SuperWalk website site is easier to use this … Read More
Join a Parkinson’s support group
“You talk about Parkinson’s with your family but you don’t want to do that all the time, so when you … Read More
Managing Advanced Symptoms
As Parkinson’s progresses, some symptoms increase in intensity, others may appear for the first time. In this feature, we ask … Read More
