Staying engaged By Marc Bellefeuille As 2006 was drawing to a close, I noticed that something was not right, especially … Read More
Ask the expert
Balance and mobility in Parkinson’s Neera Garga, B.Sc., P.T. Consultant Physiotherapist, Parkinson’s Society of Southern Alberta Why does balance become … Read More
Exercise resources
• Exercises for people with Parkinson’s • MOVE IT! An Exercise and Mobility Guide for Parkinson’s Disease (book and DVD)
Taking a trip
Careful planning can make travel away from home easier. Try the following suggestions to minimize problems and enhance the quality … Read More
New in Parkinson’s research
• Combination of genetic and environmental ‘hits’ required for Parkinson’s disease • Parkinson’s: Neurons destroyed by three simultaneous strikes • … Read More
Research Committee news
We would like to extend a thank you to outgoing committee chairs, Dr. Anne-Louise Lafontaine who served as Chair of … Read More
SuperWalk 2009
SuperWalk 2009 announces its first Early Bird Winner! Congratulations to Maxine Thistle of St. John’s Newfoundland, SuperWalk’s first Early Bird … Read More
Creative Expressions contest
Parkinson Society Canada seeks artistic talent! If you have a painting, photo, or other visual art that you would like … Read More
Message from the editor
Welcome to the latest edition of E Parkinson Post! In this issue, we shine a spotlight on balance, a critical … Read More
Music to walk by…
Could walking to music improve gait and balance in Parkinson’s? That’s what Dr. Lesley Brown, a kinesiology professor at the … Read More
