April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – a time dedicated to raising awareness and to show our support for Canadians who … Read More
Breaking news: Study offers significant validation to biomarker test for detecting Parkinson’s
As many of us know all too well, people with Parkinson’s can live for years, if not decades, with the … Read More
April 16-23 is National Volunteer Week in Canada
National Volunteer Week in Canada is celebrated from April 16-23, and it’s a time to recognize and appreciate the incredible … Read More
What’s happening during Parkinson’s Awareness Month in Canada
April is Parkinson’s Awareness month, a time to focus on spreading knowledge, understanding and awareness of Parkinson’s disease. It’s also … Read More
Why we’re talking about mental health during Parkinson’s Awareness Month
If somebody were to ask you to list Parkinson’s most common symptoms, what would you say? Tremors? A loss of … Read More
How staying active with Parkinson’s events is invaluable for care partners
Events such as Pedaling for Parkinson’s and Parkinson Superwalk are an exceptional way to stay active in the community and … Read More
Dopamine dance against PD raises hope and strength for World Parkinson’s Day
When Barbara Salsberg Mathews tweeted a video of herself dancing on February 25, 2023, she didn’t expect to receive such … Read More
A new study looks at the effect of community choir on vocal production in people living with Parkinson’s
Many people with Parkinson’s experience voice and communication challenges due to movement difficulties in the muscles required to produce speech. … Read More
Volunteering with purpose: Explore current Parkinson Canada opportunities
Our volunteers are a big part of what helps Parkinson Canada work toward our shared goal of supporting people impacted … Read More
Parkinson Canada funds digital health app for Parkinson’s to help with self-management
Did you know that the average person with Parkinson’s only sees their doctor once or twice a year? This means … Read More