Manitoba DVD Presentations

Parkinson Society Manitoba has put together a collection of Manitoba-based Parkinson related presentations on DVD free for your use.

Many of the presentations have PowerPoint notes or a handout. They include topics such as an Introduction to Parkinson’s, exercise, nutrition, Parkinson’s drugs, caregiving, and massage therapy.

The presentations are from actual Parkinson Society Manitoba support group meetings or Regional Conferences and may be especially helpful to individuals who cannot attend meetings or live in areas where groups don’t exist. Call the office at 786-2637 or 1-866-999-5558 toll-free for more information.

Presentation Topics

Paving Your Path to Wellness (from the 2009 Regional Conference)

Humor and Healing - the Lighter Side of Caregiving
Presenter: Carol D. O'Dell, Author

Speech and Swallowing Difficulties in Parkinson's Disease
Presenter: Gillian Barnes, Speech Language Pathologist

Nutrition and Parkinson's Disease
Presenter: Tanya Smart, Registered Dietician. (Includes PowerPoint)

The Path from Here (from the 2010 Regional Conference)
Some local PD questions needing answers and pieces of the "Big Picture".

Presenter: Dr. Doug Hobson, Neurologist, Movement Disorder Specialist and Director of the Movement Disorder Clinic at Deer Lodge

Stressed to Kill (from the 2010 Regional Conference)
Laugh and learn your way to becoming the "boss" of your stress!

Presenter: Sylvia Yaeger, Occupational Therapist, Wellness Centre

Caring in Your Community
An overview of Parkinson's Disease. Includes PowerPoint.

Presenter: Joanne Malenko, Registered Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator, Movement Disorder Nurse, Movement Disorder Clinic

Exercise and Parkinson's Disease
The importance of exercise, movement and activity. Tips on managing Parkinson's Disease with exercise. Includes PowerPoint.

Presenter: Shaun McFadyen, BMR (PT), Physiotherapist, Movement Disorder Clinic

Intro to the treatment and management of Parkinson's Disease
An overview of Parkinson's Disease drugs. Includes PowerPoint.

Presenter: Kristine Petrasko, BScPharm, CRE, Instructor (Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba)

Assistive Devices
Employing assistive devices as your Parkinson's Disease progresses.

Presenter: Eleanor Stelmack, OTM

Massage Therapy
Benefits of massage therapy in Parkinson's Disease. Includes handout.

Presenter: Cal Zankowski, R.M.T.