| When you visit your doctor, how often do you focus on the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s, but don’t mention the non-motor symptoms? Now a new tool, A Guide to the Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, will help you and your doctor identify the symptoms and best treatment plan. The new patient-friendly booklet is based on research funded in part by Parkinson Society Canada. More » |
| Parkinson Society Canada invites Canadians to show their support for more than 100,000 people living with Parkinson’s disease. World Parkinson’s Day is celebrated annually on this day, April 11th, the birthday of Dr. James Parkinson, for whom the disease is named. Celebrations across Canada include the sale of fresh tulip, parliamentary proclamations and educational events. More » |
| Physical activity antidote for Movement Disorder... Parkinson Society Canada and Canadian Physiotherapy Association launch new resource for Canadians with Parkinson’s. More » |
| Parkinson Society Canada launches the parkinsonsuperwalk.ca website today. Registrations begin for the 2012 event which takes place September 8-9, with a goal to raise $3 million in more than 95 communities across Canada. More » |
| April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – Parkinson Society Canada encourages Canadians with Parkinson’s to get active, get the facts. More » |
| Parkinson Society Canada strives to make an impact on the Canadian Parkinson's research community by working as investors in Canadian Parkinson's research potential. By funding meaningful and innovative projects and promising young researchers in their professional development, Parkinson Society Canada aims to encourage continued growth and revitalization in the fields of Parkinson's research in Canada. More » |
| March 2012: Domperidone Maleate Health Canada advisory. More » |
| Health Canada Advisory: Recall of Walkers (BIOS ROLLATOR) at Wal-Mart Canada Stores. More » |
| Parkinson Society Canada’s Webinar on Cognitive Impairment and Parkinson’s Disease was a huge success, thanks to all who participated live. View the archived webinar. Please note: to view the webinar, click “View archived webinar” button, and log in. If you registered prior to the event, enter your email address or if you are a new viewer, enter your details. Read more about the topic and speaker » |
| Parkinson Society Canada is calling for volunteers to join the PSC National Advocacy Committee. All Committee Members who are non-board members will be appointed for a two year term (2012 – 2014) and renewable for a two year term. More » |
| Message from our CEO: Welcome to Parkinson Society Canada’s online community. Whether this is your first time on our website or you visit on a regular basis, we hope you will find helpful information, empowering ideas, motivational inspiration and numerous reasons for hope. More » |
| The Movement Disorder Society is holding the 16th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders in Dublin, Ireland, from June 17-21, 2012. More » |
| The Annual General Meeting to the members of Parkinson Society Canada on Friday, May 25, 2012. More » |
| Parkinson Society Canada’s medication card is recognized by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) as documentation to be presented to screening officers before they begin the screening process. When the card is presented, screening officers will conduct the screening in a sensitive manner. Contact your Parkinson Society Region for a medication card; or download it here » |
| New Clinical Trial in Toronto for men and women diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. More » |
| Genetic Discrimination has been in the news recently. If you have experienced genetic discrimination because of Parkinson’s, please contact us at info@parkinson.ca. Read “Health insurance and genetic discrimination”. More » |
| Health Canada and Rx&D have developed a national website advising of drug shortages. More » |
| Nominations are open until March 2012 for three National Volunteer Awards. More » |
Disclosure of Parkinson’s disease diagnosis within the workplace, Phase II.
The purpose of this study is to expand on previous research (Phase I) conducted in January 2011 in central Ontario which investigated workplace disclosure choices (disclosure versus non-disclosure, timing of disclosure events, and reasons for disclosure decisions) among employed people living with Parkinson’s. More » |
| Parkinson Society Canada awards Dr. Clinton McCracken, a post-doctoral fellow from the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute, a $100,000 grant to further his research in deep brain stimulation (DBS). More » |
| Parkinson Society Canada has awarded research grants to 10 outstanding Canadians for their work to help improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease. The researchers are being recognized at a Parkinson Society Central & Northern Ontario event in Toronto, where SuperStar Walkers (individuals who raise $1,000 and more at the annual, nation-wide Parkinson SuperWalk) will have a chance to see their dollars in action. More » |
| Parkinson Society Canada will award dedicated Newfoundland & Labrador volunteer, Beth Holloway, with one of its highest honours, for her unwavering commitment to helping people with Parkinson’s. More » |
| Parkinson Society Canada is awarding one of its highest honours to Southwestern Ontario resident, Yvon Trepanier, for his outstanding commitment to Canadians with Parkinson’s disease. More » |
| Parkinson Society Canada’s Q&A on 23andme has been updated. More » |
| Merck Announces Sinemet Patient Assistance Program. A new program from Merck will help pay for the difference between generic and brand drug for consumers. More » |
| Seven years after being diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease, Bev Lavender continues to put her passion and enthusiasm into making life better for people with Parkinson’s. As Bev would say, “Parkinson’s lives with me; I don’t live with Parkinson’s.” Her positive message and commitment to the Parkinson’s community has earned her the 2011 Mimi Feutl Award, one of Parkinson Society Canada’s highest honours. More » |
| Parkinson Society Canada congratulates and thanks all the many participants who came together this past weekend -- walkers, volunteers and donors, bringing a spirit of hope to raise funds for Parkinson Society Canada at its annual Parkinson SuperWalk, the largest fundraising event for Canadians living with Parkinson’s. Walkers of all ages, and even some four legged canine friends, joined forces as they were cheered on by family members, loved ones and neighbours in the annual walk which has raised $2.79 million so far this September. More » |
| Parkinson Society Canada is pleased to announce the award results of its 2011-2013 National Research Program. Commencing July 1, 2011, Parkinson Society Canada and its Regional Partners are proud to support 28 new grant, fellowship and student awards for a total commitment of $1,481,456 over the next two years. More » |
| Identifying changes in my Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s will change over time. Often the changes are subtle and you may not notice them. The following checklist may help you identify these changes. More » |
| Parkinson's-causing gene discovered at UBC: Scientists at the University of British Columbia have identified a genetic mutation that causes late-onset Parkinson's disease. More » |
| Clinical Trials: Studies Seeking Participants
A study to investigate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of CoganeTM (PYM50028) in early stage Parkinson's disease.
Investigating the D3 Dopamine receptor and its relevance to treatment-induced complications in Parkinson's disease. More »
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| Many people with Parkinson’s have communication challenges as a result of motor symptoms; but when the person experiences cognitive changes due to non-motor symptoms, it takes a special effort to manage. Learn More » |
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