Movers and Shakers Volunteers Win Prestigious Mayor’s Service Award: On Wednesday, April 17, 2012 the Parkinson Society Manitoba Movers and Shakers volunteers were honoured by Mayor Sam Katz for their years of dedicated service to the Winnipeg Parkinson community. They received the Mayor’s 2012 Volunteer Service Award for Health. The group was presented their award in front of over 500 other Manitobans in a celebration of volunteerism at a gala dinner at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. |
| April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – We encourage Canadians with Parkinson’s to get active, get the facts. 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 » |
| Catch up on all the latest news about Parkinson Society Manitoba with the Winter 2012 newsletter. More » |
| Disability Benefits and Tax Credits: Many individuals living with Parkinson's are eligible for disability benefits and tax credits. In Manitoba some Caregivers are also eligible for a tax credit. More » |
| First Steps: You’ve just received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s. You leave your doctor’s office with questions, and you wonder what comes next. The first step is to start thinking about a plan to get information and support to help make informed decisions about your future. Here are 10 steps to consider. 10 steps to help you cope with Parkinson's disease » |
Newly Diagnosed: Are you or a loved one newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s? The following presentations contain information to assist you and your caregivers in your journey with Parkinson’s disease.
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| 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 » |
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